Eritrea

61 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

61

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

12

Highest risk

Endangered

19

Very high risk

Vulnerable

30

High risk

Declining

62%

38 species

Category Breakdown
CR 12
EN 19
VU 30
CR: 12
EN: 19
VU: 30

Critically Endangered

1220%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

1931%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

3049%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 61 species

Species by Group
🌱

plants

18

18 threatened

🐦

birds

16

16 threatened

🐾

mammals

12

12 threatened

🐟

fishes

10

10 threatened

🐢

reptiles

2

2 threatened

🪸

corals

2

2 threatened

🦗

insects

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.11%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#199

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

1

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Logging & wood harvesting23 species
2.Annual & perennial non-timber crops23 species
3.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources22 species
4.Livestock farming & ranching19 species
5.Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals19 species
6.Habitat shifting & alteration9 species
7.Housing & urban areas8 species
8.Roads & railroads6 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). Eritrea: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/ER

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 Eritrea?
Eritrea has 61 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 12 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 Eritrea have?
Of the 61 threatened species in Eritrea, 12 are Critically Endangered, 19 are Endangered, and 30 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Eritrea?
Among the 12 Critically Endangered species in Eritrea, Scalloped Hammerhead (Sphyrna lewini) 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 Eritrea?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Eritrea. 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 Eritrea?
The most affected groups in Eritrea, by number of threatened species, are plants (18), birds (16), and mammals (12). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Eritrea?
The leading threats to threatened species in Eritrea are logging & wood harvesting, annual & perennial non-timber crops, fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, and livestock farming & ranching. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Eritrea?
Eritrea has 1 threatened species that are endemic — found nowhere else on Earth. Because their entire global population depends on this one country, they are especially vulnerable to local habitat loss.
How many of Eritrea's threatened species have declining populations?
38 of Eritrea'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 Eritrea compare to other countries for threatened species?
Eritrea ranks #199 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.11% 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 Eritrea 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 Eritrea profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.