Spain

1,939 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

1,939

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

384

Highest risk

Endangered

593

Very high risk

Vulnerable

962

High risk

Declining

25%

482 species

Category Breakdown
CR 384
EN 593
VU 962
CR: 384
EN: 593
VU: 962

Critically Endangered

38420%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

59331%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

96250%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 1,939 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

26

26 threatened

🐦

birds

38

38 threatened

🐢

reptiles

20

20 threatened

🐸

amphibians

11

11 threatened

🐟

fishes

89

89 threatened

🦗

insects

823

823 threatened

🌱

plants

383

383 threatened

Global Share

3.55%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#11

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

456

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Livestock farming & ranching265 species
2.Housing & urban areas262 species
3.Logging & wood harvesting231 species
4.Annual & perennial non-timber crops231 species
5.Habitat shifting & alteration202 species
6.Habitat fragmentation165 species
7.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources158 species
8.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases157 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). Spain: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/ES

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 Spain?
Spain has 1,939 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 384 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 Spain?
Among the 384 Critically Endangered species in Spain, Chafer (Gnorimus variabilis) 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 Spain?
Protected area coverage for Spain is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.