Algeria

361 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

361

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

69

Highest risk

Endangered

105

Very high risk

Vulnerable

187

High risk

Declining

35%

125 species

Category Breakdown
CR 69
EN 105
VU 187
CR: 69
EN: 105
VU: 187

Critically Endangered

6919%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

10529%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

18752%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 361 species

Species by Group
🦗

insects

122

122 threatened

🌱

plants

71

71 threatened

🐟

fishes

46

46 threatened

🐚

molluscs

27

27 threatened

🐦

birds

26

26 threatened

🐾

mammals

15

15 threatened

🍄

fungi

12

12 threatened

🕷️

arachnids

10

10 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

8

8 threatened

🐢

reptiles

7

7 threatened

🐸

amphibians

7

7 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

7

7 threatened

🪸

corals

3

3 threatened

Global Share

0.65%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#91

of 253 countries

Endemic Threatened

16

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources65 species
2.Livestock farming & ranching54 species
3.Housing & urban areas51 species
4.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)49 species
5.Logging & wood harvesting49 species
6.Annual & perennial non-timber crops45 species
7.Habitat shifting & alteration37 species
8.Dams & water management/use34 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). Algeria: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/DZ

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 Algeria?
Algeria has 361 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 69 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 Algeria have?
Of the 361 threatened species in Algeria, 69 are Critically Endangered, 105 are Endangered, and 187 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Algeria?
Among the 69 Critically Endangered species in Algeria, Footless Killifish (Tellia apodus) 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 Algeria?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Algeria. 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 Algeria?
The most affected groups in Algeria, by number of threatened species, are insects (122), plants (71), and fishes (46). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Algeria?
The leading threats to threatened species in Algeria are fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, livestock farming & ranching, housing & urban areas, and type unknown/unrecorded (pollution). Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Algeria?
Algeria has 16 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 Algeria's threatened species have declining populations?
125 of Algeria'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 Algeria compare to other countries for threatened species?
Algeria ranks #91 of 253 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.65% 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 Algeria 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 Algeria profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.