Egypt

218 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

218

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

42

Highest risk

Endangered

69

Very high risk

Vulnerable

107

High risk

Declining

53%

115 species

Category Breakdown
CR 42
EN 69
VU 107
CR: 42
EN: 69
VU: 107

Critically Endangered

4219%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

6932%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

10749%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 218 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

17

17 threatened

🐦

birds

27

27 threatened

🐢

reptiles

7

7 threatened

🐸

amphibians

1

1 threatened

🐟

fishes

64

64 threatened

🦗

insects

34

34 threatened

🌱

plants

30

30 threatened

Global Share

0.40%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#129

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

12

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources80 species
2.Logging & wood harvesting55 species
3.Habitat shifting & alteration42 species
4.Housing & urban areas40 species
5.Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals39 species
6.Annual & perennial non-timber crops38 species
7.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)35 species
8.Livestock farming & ranching31 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). Egypt: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/EG

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 Egypt?
Egypt has 218 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 42 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 Egypt?
Among the 42 Critically Endangered species in Egypt, Giant Furrow Bee (Halictus quadricinctus) 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 Egypt?
Protected area coverage for Egypt is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.