Estonia

1,157 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

1,157

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

200

Highest risk

Endangered

330

Very high risk

Vulnerable

627

High risk

Declining

4%

43 species

Category Breakdown
CR 200
EN 330
VU 627
CR: 200
EN: 330
VU: 627

Critically Endangered

20017%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

33029%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

62754%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 1,157 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

5

5 threatened

🐦

birds

21

21 threatened

🐸

amphibians

4

4 threatened

🐟

fishes

5

5 threatened

🦗

insects

780

780 threatened

🌱

plants

78

78 threatened

Global Share

2.12%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#36

of 277 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). Estonia: 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 Estonia?
Estonia has 1,157 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 200 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 Estonia?
Among the 200 Critically Endangered species in Estonia, skuggkejsarfoting (Megaphyllum sjaelandicum) 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 Estonia?
Protected area coverage for Estonia is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.