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
🐾

mammals

12

12 threatened

🐦

birds

16

16 threatened

🐢

reptiles

2

2 threatened

🐟

fishes

10

10 threatened

🦗

insects

1

1 threatened

🌱

plants

18

18 threatened

Global Share

0.11%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#200

of 277 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 in the SpeciesRadar database — 12 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 Eritrea?
Among the 12 Critically Endangered species in Eritrea, Sphyrna lewini 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 Eritrea?
Protected area coverage for Eritrea is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.