Spain

1,939 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

1,939

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

383

Highest risk

Endangered

598

Very high risk

Vulnerable

958

High risk

Declining

25%

482 species

Category Breakdown
CR 383
EN 598
VU 958
CR: 383
EN: 598
VU: 958

Critically Endangered

38320%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

59831%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

95849%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 1,939 species

Species by Group
🦗

insects

823

823 threatened

🌱

plants

383

383 threatened

🐚

molluscs

204

204 threatened

🕷️

arachnids

146

146 threatened

🍄

fungi

123

123 threatened

🐟

fishes

89

89 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

40

40 threatened

🐦

birds

38

38 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

27

27 threatened

🐾

mammals

26

26 threatened

🐢

reptiles

20

20 threatened

🐸

amphibians

11

11 threatened

🪸

corals

9

9 threatened

Global Share

3.48%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#11

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

457

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 on SpeciesRadar — 383 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 Spain have?
Of the 1,939 threatened species in Spain, 383 are Critically Endangered, 598 are Endangered, and 958 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Spain?
Among the 383 Critically Endangered species in Spain, Allis Shad (Alosa alosa) 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 Spain?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Spain. 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 Spain?
The most affected groups in Spain, by number of threatened species, are insects (823), plants (383), and molluscs (204). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Spain?
The leading threats to threatened species in Spain are livestock farming & ranching, housing & urban areas, logging & wood harvesting, and annual & perennial non-timber crops. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Spain?
Spain has 457 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 Spain's threatened species have declining populations?
482 of Spain'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 Spain compare to other countries for threatened species?
Spain ranks #11 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 3.48% 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 Spain 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 Spain profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.