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
🐾

mammals

15

15 threatened

🐦

birds

26

26 threatened

🐢

reptiles

7

7 threatened

🐸

amphibians

7

7 threatened

🐟

fishes

46

46 threatened

🦗

insects

122

122 threatened

🌱

plants

71

71 threatened

Global Share

0.66%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#92

of 277 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 in the SpeciesRadar database — 69 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 Algeria?
Among the 69 Critically Endangered species in Algeria, naken barkbock (Arhopalus ferus) 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 Algeria?
Protected area coverage for Algeria is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.