Djibouti

46 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

46

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

6

Highest risk

Endangered

19

Very high risk

Vulnerable

21

High risk

Declining

67%

31 species

Category Breakdown
CR 6
EN 19
VU 21
CR: 6
EN: 19
VU: 21

Critically Endangered

613%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

1941%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

2146%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 46 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

11

11 threatened

🐦

birds

13

13 threatened

🐟

fishes

11

11 threatened

🌱

plants

6

6 threatened

Global Share

0.08%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#214

of 277 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 in the SpeciesRadar database — 6 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 Djibouti?
Among the 6 Critically Endangered species in Djibouti, Equus africanus 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 Djibouti?
Protected area coverage for Djibouti is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.