FR

2,073 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

2,073

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

361

Highest risk

Endangered

617

Very high risk

Vulnerable

1,095

High risk

Declining

15%

316 species

Category Breakdown
CR 361
EN 617
VU 1095
CR: 361
EN: 617
VU: 1,095

Critically Endangered

36117%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

61730%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

1,09553%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 2,073 species

Species by Group
🦗

insects

1,112

1112 threatened

🕷️

arachnids

202

202 threatened

🌱

plants

200

200 threatened

🐚

molluscs

135

135 threatened

🍄

fungi

132

132 threatened

🐟

fishes

113

113 threatened

🐦

birds

51

51 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

49

49 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

25

25 threatened

🐾

mammals

23

23 threatened

🐸

amphibians

12

12 threatened

🐢

reptiles

11

11 threatened

🪸

corals

8

8 threatened

Global Share

3.72%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#8

of 250 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 on SpeciesRadar — 361 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 FR have?
Of the 2,073 threatened species in FR, 361 are Critically Endangered, 617 are Endangered, and 1,095 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in FR?
Among the 361 Critically Endangered species in FR, 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 FR?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for FR. 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 FR?
The most affected groups in FR, by number of threatened species, are insects (1,112), arachnids (202), and plants (200). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in FR?
The leading threats to threatened species in FR are habitat fragmentation, logging & wood harvesting, annual & perennial non-timber crops, and agricultural intensification. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in FR?
FR has 125 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 FR's threatened species have declining populations?
316 of FR'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 FR compare to other countries for threatened species?
FR ranks #8 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 3.72% 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 FR 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 FR profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.