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
🐾

mammals

4

4 threatened

🐦

birds

19

19 threatened

🐢

reptiles

44

44 threatened

🐸

amphibians

38

38 threatened

🐟

fishes

25

25 threatened

🦗

insects

8

8 threatened

🌱

plants

118

118 threatened

Global Share

0.54%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#103

of 277 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 in the SpeciesRadar database — 71 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 Dominican Republic?
Among the 71 Critically Endangered species in Dominican Republic, Epinephelus striatus 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 Dominican Republic?
Protected area coverage for Dominican Republic is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.