Djibouti

46 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

46

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

6

Highest risk

Endangered

18

Very high risk

Vulnerable

22

High risk

Declining

67%

31 species

Category Breakdown
CR 6
EN 18
VU 22
CR: 6
EN: 18
VU: 22

Critically Endangered

613%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

1839%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

2248%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 46 species

Species by Group
🐦

birds

13

13 threatened

🐾

mammals

11

11 threatened

🐟

fishes

11

11 threatened

🌱

plants

6

6 threatened

🪸

corals

3

3 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

2

2 threatened

Global Share

0.08%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#212

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

2

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Logging & wood harvesting17 species
2.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources17 species
3.Livestock farming & ranching15 species
4.Habitat shifting & alteration14 species
5.Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals14 species
6.Recreational activities9 species
7.Annual & perennial non-timber crops8 species
8.Housing & urban areas7 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). Djibouti: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/DJ

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 Djibouti?
Djibouti has 46 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 6 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 Djibouti have?
Of the 46 threatened species in Djibouti, 6 are Critically Endangered, 18 are Endangered, and 22 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Djibouti?
Among the 6 Critically Endangered species in Djibouti, Djibouti Spurfowl (Pternistis ochropectus) 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 Djibouti?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Djibouti. 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 Djibouti?
The most affected groups in Djibouti, by number of threatened species, are birds (13), mammals (11), and fishes (11). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Djibouti?
The leading threats to threatened species in Djibouti are logging & wood harvesting, fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, livestock farming & ranching, and habitat shifting & alteration. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Djibouti?
Djibouti has 2 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 Djibouti's threatened species have declining populations?
31 of Djibouti'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 Djibouti compare to other countries for threatened species?
Djibouti ranks #212 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.08% 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 Djibouti 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 Djibouti profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.