Western Sahara

61 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

61

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

10

Highest risk

Endangered

16

Very high risk

Vulnerable

35

High risk

Declining

43%

26 species

Category Breakdown
CR 10
EN 16
VU 35
CR: 10
EN: 16
VU: 35

Critically Endangered

1016%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

1626%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

3557%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 61 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

2

2 threatened

🐦

birds

13

13 threatened

🐢

reptiles

1

1 threatened

🐟

fishes

23

23 threatened

🦗

insects

3

3 threatened

🌱

plants

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.11%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#203

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

0

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources25 species
2.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)14 species
3.Logging & wood harvesting12 species
4.Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals10 species
5.Marine & freshwater aquaculture10 species
6.Recreational activities9 species
7.Annual & perennial non-timber crops9 species
8.Habitat shifting & alteration9 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). Western Sahara: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/EH

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 Western Sahara?
Western Sahara has 61 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 10 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 Western Sahara?
Among the 10 Critically Endangered species in Western Sahara, Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus) 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 Western Sahara?
Protected area coverage for Western Sahara is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.