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%

196 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
🦗

insects

1,043

1043 threatened

🕷️

arachnids

213

213 threatened

🌱

plants

189

189 threatened

🍄

fungi

121

121 threatened

🐟

fishes

86

86 threatened

🐚

molluscs

56

56 threatened

🐦

birds

40

40 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

33

33 threatened

🐾

mammals

26

26 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

17

17 threatened

🐸

amphibians

11

11 threatened

🐢

reptiles

5

5 threatened

🪸

corals

1

1 threatened

Global Share

3.30%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#13

of 253 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 on SpeciesRadar — 353 of those are Critically Endangered, facing an extremely high risk of extinction. The figures combine IUCN Red List data with national red list assessments where available.
How many Critically Endangered, Endangered, and Vulnerable species does Germany have?
Of the 1,841 threatened species in Germany, 353 are Critically Endangered, 540 are Endangered, and 948 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Germany?
Among the 353 Critically Endangered species in Germany, Allis Shad (Alosa alosa) is one of the most at-risk — featured prominently on the country dashboard. The full list of Critically Endangered species is filterable on the Species tab.
What protected areas exist in Germany?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Germany. Where available, protected-area data is drawn from the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national designations.
Which animal and plant groups are most threatened in Germany?
The most affected groups in Germany, by number of threatened species, are insects (1,043), arachnids (213), and plants (189). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Germany?
The leading threats to threatened species in Germany are habitat fragmentation, agricultural intensification, agricultural intensification and pesticide use, and logging & wood harvesting. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Germany?
Germany has 53 threatened species that are endemic — found nowhere else on Earth. Because their entire global population depends on this one country, they are especially vulnerable to local habitat loss.
How many of Germany's threatened species have declining populations?
196 of Germany's threatened species have populations that are still declining. Reversing these trends is the central focus of the conservation work the country dashboard tracks.
How does Germany compare to other countries for threatened species?
Germany ranks #13 of 253 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 3.30% of all threatened species tracked worldwide. Threat is geographically concentrated, so a high rank reflects both rich biodiversity and intense pressure on it.
Where does the data for Germany come from, and can I download it?
SpeciesRadar draws on the IUCN Red List, the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF), the World Database on Protected Areas, and national red lists. Every table on the Germany profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.