Germany

1,841 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

1,841

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

353

Highest risk

Endangered

540

Very high risk

Vulnerable

948

High risk

Declining

11%

194 species

Category Breakdown
CR 353
EN 540
VU 948
CR: 353
EN: 540
VU: 948

Critically Endangered

35319%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

54029%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

94851%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 1,841 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

26

26 threatened

🐦

birds

40

40 threatened

🐢

reptiles

5

5 threatened

🐸

amphibians

11

11 threatened

🐟

fishes

86

86 threatened

🦗

insects

1,043

1043 threatened

🌱

plants

189

189 threatened

Global Share

3.37%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#13

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

53

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Habitat fragmentation203 species
2.Agricultural intensification154 species
3.Agricultural intensification and pesticide use147 species
4.Logging & wood harvesting146 species
5.Urban development and infrastructure expansion126 species
6.Annual & perennial non-timber crops122 species
7.Habitat loss and fragmentation116 species
8.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources92 species

How to Cite

IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS

GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org

This page: SpeciesRadar (2026). Germany: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/DE

Species counts reflect IUCN Red List threatened categories (CR, EN, VU). · Full citation guide & data usage terms

Frequently asked questions

How many threatened species are in Germany?
Germany has 1,841 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 353 of those are Critically Endangered (CR), facing an extremely high risk of extinction. The figures combine IUCN Red List data with national red list assessments where available.
What is the most endangered species in Germany?
Among the 353 Critically Endangered species in Germany, Chafer (Gnorimus variabilis) is one of the most at-risk — featured prominently on the country dashboard. The full list of CR species is filterable on the country page.
What protected areas exist in Germany?
Protected area coverage for Germany is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.