Dominican Republic

293 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

293

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

71

Highest risk

Endangered

107

Very high risk

Vulnerable

115

High risk

Declining

54%

157 species

Category Breakdown
CR 71
EN 107
VU 115
CR: 71
EN: 107
VU: 115

Critically Endangered

7124%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

10737%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

11539%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 293 species

Species by Group
🌱

plants

118

118 threatened

🐢

reptiles

44

44 threatened

🐸

amphibians

38

38 threatened

🐟

fishes

25

25 threatened

🐦

birds

19

19 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

11

11 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

10

10 threatened

🦗

insects

8

8 threatened

🍄

fungi

6

6 threatened

🪸

corals

5

5 threatened

🐚

molluscs

5

5 threatened

🐾

mammals

4

4 threatened

Global Share

0.53%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#102

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

44

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Logging & wood harvesting154 species
2.Annual & perennial non-timber crops146 species
3.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources76 species
4.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases72 species
5.Habitat shifting & alteration63 species
6.Livestock farming & ranching53 species
7.Housing & urban areas42 species
8.Mining & quarrying30 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). Dominican Republic: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/DO

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 Dominican Republic?
Dominican Republic has 293 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 71 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 Dominican Republic have?
Of the 293 threatened species in Dominican Republic, 71 are Critically Endangered, 107 are Endangered, and 115 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Dominican Republic?
Among the 71 Critically Endangered species in Dominican Republic, Giant Hispaniolan Galliwasp (Caribicus anelpistus) 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 Dominican Republic?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Dominican Republic. 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 Dominican Republic?
The most affected groups in Dominican Republic, by number of threatened species, are plants (118), reptiles (44), and amphibians (38). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Dominican Republic?
The leading threats to threatened species in Dominican Republic are logging & wood harvesting, annual & perennial non-timber crops, fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, and invasive non-native/alien species/diseases. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Dominican Republic?
Dominican Republic has 44 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 Dominican Republic's threatened species have declining populations?
157 of Dominican Republic'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 Dominican Republic compare to other countries for threatened species?
Dominican Republic ranks #102 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.53% 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 Dominican Republic 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 Dominican Republic profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.