England (SE-England); Denmark; Netherlands; Belgium; Germany (Baden-Württemberg [I], Hessen [I], Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Niedersachsen, Schleswig-Holstein, Sachsen-Anhalt, Thüringen); Poland; France; Romania; Bulgaria; Estonia; E-European Russia; W-European Russia; Moldova; Ukraine; Crimea; Siberia (Altai, W-Siberia); Kazakhstan; Turkmenistan; Uzbekistan; Northern Caucasus; Georgia [Caucasus]; Azerbaijan (Talysh)
1,158 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard
Threatened Species
1,158
CR + EN + VU
Critically Endangered
200
Highest risk
Endangered
330
Very high risk
Vulnerable
628
High risk
Declining
4%
44 species
Category Breakdown
CR 200
EN 330
VU 628
CR: 200
EN: 330
VU: 628
Critically Endangered
20017%
Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
Endangered
33028%
Very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Vulnerable
62854%
High risk of extinction in the wild.
Threatened total — 1,158 species
Species by Group
🦗
insects
780
780 threatened
🕷️
arachnids
155
155 threatened
🍄
fungi
90
90 threatened
🌱
plants
79
79 threatened
🐦
birds
21
21 threatened
🪱
other invertebrates
11
11 threatened
🐚
molluscs
6
6 threatened
🐾
mammals
5
5 threatened
🐟
fishes
5
5 threatened
🐸
amphibians
4
4 threatened
🦀
crustaceans
2
2 threatened
Global Share
2.08%
of globally threatened species
Country Rank
#36
of 248 countries
Endemic Threatened
0
Found only here
Top Threats
1.Habitat fragmentation158 species
2.Agricultural intensification118 species
3.Agricultural intensification and pesticide use112 species
4.Habitat loss and fragmentation88 species
5.Urban development and infrastructure expansion87 species
6.Water pollution from agricultural runoff64 species
7.Habitat loss from agricultural intensification61 species
8.Urban and residential development58 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). England (SE-England); Denmark; Netherlands; Belgium; Germany (Baden-Württemberg [I], Hessen [I], Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Niedersachsen, Schleswig-Holstein, Sachsen-Anhalt, Thüringen); Poland; France; Romania; Bulgaria; Estonia; E-European Russia; W-European Russia; Moldova; Ukraine; Crimea; Siberia (Altai, W-Siberia); Kazakhstan; Turkmenistan; Uzbekistan; Northern Caucasus; Georgia [Caucasus]; Azerbaijan (Talysh): Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/EE
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 England (SE-England); Denmark; Netherlands; Belgium; Germany (Baden-Württemberg [I], Hessen [I], Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Niedersachsen, Schleswig-Holstein, Sachsen-Anhalt, Thüringen); Poland; France; Romania; Bulgaria; Estonia; E-European Russia; W-European Russia; Moldova; Ukraine; Crimea; Siberia (Altai, W-Siberia); Kazakhstan; Turkmenistan; Uzbekistan; Northern Caucasus; Georgia [Caucasus]; Azerbaijan (Talysh)?
England (SE-England); Denmark; Netherlands; Belgium; Germany (Baden-Württemberg [I], Hessen [I], Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Niedersachsen, Schleswig-Holstein, Sachsen-Anhalt, Thüringen); Poland; France; Romania; Bulgaria; Estonia; E-European Russia; W-European Russia; Moldova; Ukraine; Crimea; Siberia (Altai, W-Siberia); Kazakhstan; Turkmenistan; Uzbekistan; Northern Caucasus; Georgia [Caucasus]; Azerbaijan (Talysh) has 1,158 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 200 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 England (SE-England); Denmark; Netherlands; Belgium; Germany (Baden-Württemberg [I], Hessen [I], Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Niedersachsen, Schleswig-Holstein, Sachsen-Anhalt, Thüringen); Poland; France; Romania; Bulgaria; Estonia; E-European Russia; W-European Russia; Moldova; Ukraine; Crimea; Siberia (Altai, W-Siberia); Kazakhstan; Turkmenistan; Uzbekistan; Northern Caucasus; Georgia [Caucasus]; Azerbaijan (Talysh) have?
Of the 1,158 threatened species in England (SE-England); Denmark; Netherlands; Belgium; Germany (Baden-Württemberg [I], Hessen [I], Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Niedersachsen, Schleswig-Holstein, Sachsen-Anhalt, Thüringen); Poland; France; Romania; Bulgaria; Estonia; E-European Russia; W-European Russia; Moldova; Ukraine; Crimea; Siberia (Altai, W-Siberia); Kazakhstan; Turkmenistan; Uzbekistan; Northern Caucasus; Georgia [Caucasus]; Azerbaijan (Talysh), 200 are Critically Endangered, 330 are Endangered, and 628 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in England (SE-England); Denmark; Netherlands; Belgium; Germany (Baden-Württemberg [I], Hessen [I], Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Niedersachsen, Schleswig-Holstein, Sachsen-Anhalt, Thüringen); Poland; France; Romania; Bulgaria; Estonia; E-European Russia; W-European Russia; Moldova; Ukraine; Crimea; Siberia (Altai, W-Siberia); Kazakhstan; Turkmenistan; Uzbekistan; Northern Caucasus; Georgia [Caucasus]; Azerbaijan (Talysh)?
Among the 200 Critically Endangered species in England (SE-England); Denmark; Netherlands; Belgium; Germany (Baden-Württemberg [I], Hessen [I], Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Niedersachsen, Schleswig-Holstein, Sachsen-Anhalt, Thüringen); Poland; France; Romania; Bulgaria; Estonia; E-European Russia; W-European Russia; Moldova; Ukraine; Crimea; Siberia (Altai, W-Siberia); Kazakhstan; Turkmenistan; Uzbekistan; Northern Caucasus; Georgia [Caucasus]; Azerbaijan (Talysh), Megaphyllum sjaelandicum 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 England (SE-England); Denmark; Netherlands; Belgium; Germany (Baden-Württemberg [I], Hessen [I], Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Niedersachsen, Schleswig-Holstein, Sachsen-Anhalt, Thüringen); Poland; France; Romania; Bulgaria; Estonia; E-European Russia; W-European Russia; Moldova; Ukraine; Crimea; Siberia (Altai, W-Siberia); Kazakhstan; Turkmenistan; Uzbekistan; Northern Caucasus; Georgia [Caucasus]; Azerbaijan (Talysh)?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for England (SE-England); Denmark; Netherlands; Belgium; Germany (Baden-Württemberg [I], Hessen [I], Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Niedersachsen, Schleswig-Holstein, Sachsen-Anhalt, Thüringen); Poland; France; Romania; Bulgaria; Estonia; E-European Russia; W-European Russia; Moldova; Ukraine; Crimea; Siberia (Altai, W-Siberia); Kazakhstan; Turkmenistan; Uzbekistan; Northern Caucasus; Georgia [Caucasus]; Azerbaijan (Talysh). 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 England (SE-England); Denmark; Netherlands; Belgium; Germany (Baden-Württemberg [I], Hessen [I], Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Niedersachsen, Schleswig-Holstein, Sachsen-Anhalt, Thüringen); Poland; France; Romania; Bulgaria; Estonia; E-European Russia; W-European Russia; Moldova; Ukraine; Crimea; Siberia (Altai, W-Siberia); Kazakhstan; Turkmenistan; Uzbekistan; Northern Caucasus; Georgia [Caucasus]; Azerbaijan (Talysh)?
The most affected groups in England (SE-England); Denmark; Netherlands; Belgium; Germany (Baden-Württemberg [I], Hessen [I], Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Niedersachsen, Schleswig-Holstein, Sachsen-Anhalt, Thüringen); Poland; France; Romania; Bulgaria; Estonia; E-European Russia; W-European Russia; Moldova; Ukraine; Crimea; Siberia (Altai, W-Siberia); Kazakhstan; Turkmenistan; Uzbekistan; Northern Caucasus; Georgia [Caucasus]; Azerbaijan (Talysh), by number of threatened species, are insects (780), arachnids (155), and fungi (90). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in England (SE-England); Denmark; Netherlands; Belgium; Germany (Baden-Württemberg [I], Hessen [I], Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Niedersachsen, Schleswig-Holstein, Sachsen-Anhalt, Thüringen); Poland; France; Romania; Bulgaria; Estonia; E-European Russia; W-European Russia; Moldova; Ukraine; Crimea; Siberia (Altai, W-Siberia); Kazakhstan; Turkmenistan; Uzbekistan; Northern Caucasus; Georgia [Caucasus]; Azerbaijan (Talysh)?
The leading threats to threatened species in England (SE-England); Denmark; Netherlands; Belgium; Germany (Baden-Württemberg [I], Hessen [I], Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Niedersachsen, Schleswig-Holstein, Sachsen-Anhalt, Thüringen); Poland; France; Romania; Bulgaria; Estonia; E-European Russia; W-European Russia; Moldova; Ukraine; Crimea; Siberia (Altai, W-Siberia); Kazakhstan; Turkmenistan; Uzbekistan; Northern Caucasus; Georgia [Caucasus]; Azerbaijan (Talysh) are habitat fragmentation, agricultural intensification, agricultural intensification and pesticide use, and habitat loss and fragmentation. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many of England (SE-England); Denmark; Netherlands; Belgium; Germany (Baden-Württemberg [I], Hessen [I], Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Niedersachsen, Schleswig-Holstein, Sachsen-Anhalt, Thüringen); Poland; France; Romania; Bulgaria; Estonia; E-European Russia; W-European Russia; Moldova; Ukraine; Crimea; Siberia (Altai, W-Siberia); Kazakhstan; Turkmenistan; Uzbekistan; Northern Caucasus; Georgia [Caucasus]; Azerbaijan (Talysh)'s threatened species have declining populations?
44 of England (SE-England); Denmark; Netherlands; Belgium; Germany (Baden-Württemberg [I], Hessen [I], Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Niedersachsen, Schleswig-Holstein, Sachsen-Anhalt, Thüringen); Poland; France; Romania; Bulgaria; Estonia; E-European Russia; W-European Russia; Moldova; Ukraine; Crimea; Siberia (Altai, W-Siberia); Kazakhstan; Turkmenistan; Uzbekistan; Northern Caucasus; Georgia [Caucasus]; Azerbaijan (Talysh)'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 England (SE-England); Denmark; Netherlands; Belgium; Germany (Baden-Württemberg [I], Hessen [I], Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Niedersachsen, Schleswig-Holstein, Sachsen-Anhalt, Thüringen); Poland; France; Romania; Bulgaria; Estonia; E-European Russia; W-European Russia; Moldova; Ukraine; Crimea; Siberia (Altai, W-Siberia); Kazakhstan; Turkmenistan; Uzbekistan; Northern Caucasus; Georgia [Caucasus]; Azerbaijan (Talysh) compare to other countries for threatened species?
England (SE-England); Denmark; Netherlands; Belgium; Germany (Baden-Württemberg [I], Hessen [I], Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Niedersachsen, Schleswig-Holstein, Sachsen-Anhalt, Thüringen); Poland; France; Romania; Bulgaria; Estonia; E-European Russia; W-European Russia; Moldova; Ukraine; Crimea; Siberia (Altai, W-Siberia); Kazakhstan; Turkmenistan; Uzbekistan; Northern Caucasus; Georgia [Caucasus]; Azerbaijan (Talysh) ranks #36 of 248 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 2.08% 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 England (SE-England); Denmark; Netherlands; Belgium; Germany (Baden-Württemberg [I], Hessen [I], Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Niedersachsen, Schleswig-Holstein, Sachsen-Anhalt, Thüringen); Poland; France; Romania; Bulgaria; Estonia; E-European Russia; W-European Russia; Moldova; Ukraine; Crimea; Siberia (Altai, W-Siberia); Kazakhstan; Turkmenistan; Uzbekistan; Northern Caucasus; Georgia [Caucasus]; Azerbaijan (Talysh) 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 England (SE-England); Denmark; Netherlands; Belgium; Germany (Baden-Württemberg [I], Hessen [I], Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Niedersachsen, Schleswig-Holstein, Sachsen-Anhalt, Thüringen); Poland; France; Romania; Bulgaria; Estonia; E-European Russia; W-European Russia; Moldova; Ukraine; Crimea; Siberia (Altai, W-Siberia); Kazakhstan; Turkmenistan; Uzbekistan; Northern Caucasus; Georgia [Caucasus]; Azerbaijan (Talysh) profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.