Ethiopia

424 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

424

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

86

Highest risk

Endangered

177

Very high risk

Vulnerable

161

High risk

Declining

31%

133 species

Category Breakdown
CR 86
EN 177
VU 161
CR: 86
EN: 177
VU: 161

Critically Endangered

8620%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

17742%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

16138%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 424 species

Species by Group
🌱

plants

270

270 threatened

🐾

mammals

40

40 threatened

🐦

birds

40

40 threatened

🦗

insects

23

23 threatened

🐟

fishes

18

18 threatened

🐸

amphibians

12

12 threatened

🐢

reptiles

6

6 threatened

🍄

fungi

6

6 threatened

🐚

molluscs

4

4 threatened

🕷️

arachnids

2

2 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

1

1 threatened

🪸

corals

1

1 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.76%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#84

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

245

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 on SpeciesRadar — 86 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 Ethiopia have?
Of the 424 threatened species in Ethiopia, 86 are Critically Endangered, 177 are Endangered, and 161 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Ethiopia?
Among the 86 Critically Endangered species in Ethiopia, Hypericum gnidiifolium 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 Ethiopia?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Ethiopia. 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 Ethiopia?
The most affected groups in Ethiopia, by number of threatened species, are plants (270), mammals (40), and birds (40). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Ethiopia?
The leading threats to threatened species in Ethiopia are annual & perennial non-timber crops, livestock farming & ranching, logging & wood harvesting, and fishing & harvesting aquatic resources. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Ethiopia?
Ethiopia has 245 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 Ethiopia's threatened species have declining populations?
133 of Ethiopia'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 Ethiopia compare to other countries for threatened species?
Ethiopia ranks #84 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.76% 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 Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.