FR

2,073 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

2,073

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

359

Highest risk

Endangered

604

Very high risk

Vulnerable

1,110

High risk

Declining

15%

311 species

Category Breakdown
CR 359
EN 604
VU 1110
CR: 359
EN: 604
VU: 1,110

Critically Endangered

35917%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

60429%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

1,11054%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 2,073 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

23

23 threatened

🐦

birds

51

51 threatened

🐢

reptiles

11

11 threatened

🐸

amphibians

12

12 threatened

🐟

fishes

113

113 threatened

🦗

insects

1,112

1112 threatened

🌱

plants

200

200 threatened

Global Share

3.79%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#7

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

125

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Habitat fragmentation216 species
2.Logging & wood harvesting180 species
3.Annual & perennial non-timber crops169 species
4.Agricultural intensification148 species
5.Housing & urban areas147 species
6.Agricultural intensification and pesticide use147 species
7.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)143 species
8.Habitat shifting & alteration142 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). FR: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/FR

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 FR?
FR has 2,073 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 359 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 FR?
Among the 359 Critically Endangered species in FR, 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 FR?
Protected area coverage for FR is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.