Georgia

457 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

457

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

95

Highest risk

Endangered

113

Very high risk

Vulnerable

249

High risk

Declining

4%

17 species

Category Breakdown
CR 95
EN 113
VU 249
CR: 95
EN: 113
VU: 249

Critically Endangered

9521%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

11325%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

24954%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 457 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

3

3 threatened

🐦

birds

16

16 threatened

🐢

reptiles

2

2 threatened

🐸

amphibians

2

2 threatened

🐟

fishes

7

7 threatened

🦗

insects

289

289 threatened

🌱

plants

56

56 threatened

Global Share

0.84%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#77

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

0

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Urban development and infrastructure expansion59 species
2.Habitat fragmentation48 species
3.Agricultural intensification46 species
4.Agricultural intensification and pesticide use42 species
5.Habitat loss and fragmentation37 species
6.Habitat fragmentation reducing population connectivity23 species
7.Urban and residential development23 species
8.Habitat loss from agricultural intensification23 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). Georgia: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/GE

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 Georgia?
Georgia has 457 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 95 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 Georgia?
Among the 95 Critically Endangered species in Georgia, Ådselgraver (Nicrophorus interruptus) 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 Georgia?
Protected area coverage for Georgia is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.