Ethiopia

424 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

424

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

85

Highest risk

Endangered

176

Very high risk

Vulnerable

163

High risk

Declining

31%

132 species

Category Breakdown
CR 85
EN 176
VU 163
CR: 85
EN: 176
VU: 163

Critically Endangered

8520%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

17642%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

16338%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 424 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

40

40 threatened

🐦

birds

40

40 threatened

🐢

reptiles

6

6 threatened

🐸

amphibians

12

12 threatened

🐟

fishes

18

18 threatened

🦗

insects

23

23 threatened

🌱

plants

270

270 threatened

Global Share

0.78%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#84

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

244

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Annual & perennial non-timber crops261 species
2.Livestock farming & ranching218 species
3.Logging & wood harvesting204 species
4.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources107 species
5.Housing & urban areas86 species
6.Fire & fire suppression69 species
7.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases51 species
8.Droughts48 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). Ethiopia: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/ET

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 Ethiopia?
Ethiopia has 424 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 85 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 Ethiopia?
Among the 85 Critically Endangered species in Ethiopia, 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 Ethiopia?
Protected area coverage for Ethiopia is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.