England (SE-England); Denmark; Netherlands; Belgium; Germany (Baden-Württemberg [I], Hessen [I], Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Niedersachsen, Schleswig-Holstein, Sachsen-Anhalt, Thüringen); Poland; France; Romania; Bulgaria; Estonia; E-European Russia; W-European Russia; Moldova; Ukraine; Crimea; Siberia (Altai, W-Siberia); Kazakhstan; Turkmenistan; Uzbekistan; Northern Caucasus; Georgia [Caucasus]; Azerbaijan (Talysh)
458 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard
Threatened Species
458
CR + EN + VU
Critically Endangered
95
Highest risk
Endangered
113
Very high risk
Vulnerable
250
High risk
Declining
4%
17 species
Category Breakdown
CR 95
EN 113
VU 250
CR: 95
EN: 113
VU: 250
Critically Endangered
9521%
Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
Endangered
11325%
Very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Vulnerable
25055%
High risk of extinction in the wild.
Threatened total — 458 species
Species by Group
🦗
insects
289
289 threatened
🌱
plants
57
57 threatened
🕷️
arachnids
43
43 threatened
🍄
fungi
32
32 threatened
🐦
birds
16
16 threatened
🐟
fishes
7
7 threatened
🪱
other invertebrates
5
5 threatened
🐾
mammals
3
3 threatened
🐢
reptiles
2
2 threatened
🐸
amphibians
2
2 threatened
🐚
molluscs
2
2 threatened
Global Share
0.82%
of globally threatened species
Country Rank
#77
of 248 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). England (SE-England); Denmark; Netherlands; Belgium; Germany (Baden-Württemberg [I], Hessen [I], Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Niedersachsen, Schleswig-Holstein, Sachsen-Anhalt, Thüringen); Poland; France; Romania; Bulgaria; Estonia; E-European Russia; W-European Russia; Moldova; Ukraine; Crimea; Siberia (Altai, W-Siberia); Kazakhstan; Turkmenistan; Uzbekistan; Northern Caucasus; Georgia [Caucasus]; Azerbaijan (Talysh): 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 England (SE-England); Denmark; Netherlands; Belgium; Germany (Baden-Württemberg [I], Hessen [I], Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Niedersachsen, Schleswig-Holstein, Sachsen-Anhalt, Thüringen); Poland; France; Romania; Bulgaria; Estonia; E-European Russia; W-European Russia; Moldova; Ukraine; Crimea; Siberia (Altai, W-Siberia); Kazakhstan; Turkmenistan; Uzbekistan; Northern Caucasus; Georgia [Caucasus]; Azerbaijan (Talysh)?
England (SE-England); Denmark; Netherlands; Belgium; Germany (Baden-Württemberg [I], Hessen [I], Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Niedersachsen, Schleswig-Holstein, Sachsen-Anhalt, Thüringen); Poland; France; Romania; Bulgaria; Estonia; E-European Russia; W-European Russia; Moldova; Ukraine; Crimea; Siberia (Altai, W-Siberia); Kazakhstan; Turkmenistan; Uzbekistan; Northern Caucasus; Georgia [Caucasus]; Azerbaijan (Talysh) has 458 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 95 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 England (SE-England); Denmark; Netherlands; Belgium; Germany (Baden-Württemberg [I], Hessen [I], Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Niedersachsen, Schleswig-Holstein, Sachsen-Anhalt, Thüringen); Poland; France; Romania; Bulgaria; Estonia; E-European Russia; W-European Russia; Moldova; Ukraine; Crimea; Siberia (Altai, W-Siberia); Kazakhstan; Turkmenistan; Uzbekistan; Northern Caucasus; Georgia [Caucasus]; Azerbaijan (Talysh) have?
Of the 458 threatened species in England (SE-England); Denmark; Netherlands; Belgium; Germany (Baden-Württemberg [I], Hessen [I], Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Niedersachsen, Schleswig-Holstein, Sachsen-Anhalt, Thüringen); Poland; France; Romania; Bulgaria; Estonia; E-European Russia; W-European Russia; Moldova; Ukraine; Crimea; Siberia (Altai, W-Siberia); Kazakhstan; Turkmenistan; Uzbekistan; Northern Caucasus; Georgia [Caucasus]; Azerbaijan (Talysh), 95 are Critically Endangered, 113 are Endangered, and 250 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in England (SE-England); Denmark; Netherlands; Belgium; Germany (Baden-Württemberg [I], Hessen [I], Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Niedersachsen, Schleswig-Holstein, Sachsen-Anhalt, Thüringen); Poland; France; Romania; Bulgaria; Estonia; E-European Russia; W-European Russia; Moldova; Ukraine; Crimea; Siberia (Altai, W-Siberia); Kazakhstan; Turkmenistan; Uzbekistan; Northern Caucasus; Georgia [Caucasus]; Azerbaijan (Talysh)?
Among the 95 Critically Endangered species in England (SE-England); Denmark; Netherlands; Belgium; Germany (Baden-Württemberg [I], Hessen [I], Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Niedersachsen, Schleswig-Holstein, Sachsen-Anhalt, Thüringen); Poland; France; Romania; Bulgaria; Estonia; E-European Russia; W-European Russia; Moldova; Ukraine; Crimea; Siberia (Altai, W-Siberia); Kazakhstan; Turkmenistan; Uzbekistan; Northern Caucasus; Georgia [Caucasus]; Azerbaijan (Talysh), Nicrophorus interruptus 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 England (SE-England); Denmark; Netherlands; Belgium; Germany (Baden-Württemberg [I], Hessen [I], Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Niedersachsen, Schleswig-Holstein, Sachsen-Anhalt, Thüringen); Poland; France; Romania; Bulgaria; Estonia; E-European Russia; W-European Russia; Moldova; Ukraine; Crimea; Siberia (Altai, W-Siberia); Kazakhstan; Turkmenistan; Uzbekistan; Northern Caucasus; Georgia [Caucasus]; Azerbaijan (Talysh)?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for England (SE-England); Denmark; Netherlands; Belgium; Germany (Baden-Württemberg [I], Hessen [I], Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Niedersachsen, Schleswig-Holstein, Sachsen-Anhalt, Thüringen); Poland; France; Romania; Bulgaria; Estonia; E-European Russia; W-European Russia; Moldova; Ukraine; Crimea; Siberia (Altai, W-Siberia); Kazakhstan; Turkmenistan; Uzbekistan; Northern Caucasus; Georgia [Caucasus]; Azerbaijan (Talysh). 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 England (SE-England); Denmark; Netherlands; Belgium; Germany (Baden-Württemberg [I], Hessen [I], Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Niedersachsen, Schleswig-Holstein, Sachsen-Anhalt, Thüringen); Poland; France; Romania; Bulgaria; Estonia; E-European Russia; W-European Russia; Moldova; Ukraine; Crimea; Siberia (Altai, W-Siberia); Kazakhstan; Turkmenistan; Uzbekistan; Northern Caucasus; Georgia [Caucasus]; Azerbaijan (Talysh)?
The most affected groups in England (SE-England); Denmark; Netherlands; Belgium; Germany (Baden-Württemberg [I], Hessen [I], Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Niedersachsen, Schleswig-Holstein, Sachsen-Anhalt, Thüringen); Poland; France; Romania; Bulgaria; Estonia; E-European Russia; W-European Russia; Moldova; Ukraine; Crimea; Siberia (Altai, W-Siberia); Kazakhstan; Turkmenistan; Uzbekistan; Northern Caucasus; Georgia [Caucasus]; Azerbaijan (Talysh), by number of threatened species, are insects (289), plants (57), and arachnids (43). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in England (SE-England); Denmark; Netherlands; Belgium; Germany (Baden-Württemberg [I], Hessen [I], Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Niedersachsen, Schleswig-Holstein, Sachsen-Anhalt, Thüringen); Poland; France; Romania; Bulgaria; Estonia; E-European Russia; W-European Russia; Moldova; Ukraine; Crimea; Siberia (Altai, W-Siberia); Kazakhstan; Turkmenistan; Uzbekistan; Northern Caucasus; Georgia [Caucasus]; Azerbaijan (Talysh)?
The leading threats to threatened species in England (SE-England); Denmark; Netherlands; Belgium; Germany (Baden-Württemberg [I], Hessen [I], Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Niedersachsen, Schleswig-Holstein, Sachsen-Anhalt, Thüringen); Poland; France; Romania; Bulgaria; Estonia; E-European Russia; W-European Russia; Moldova; Ukraine; Crimea; Siberia (Altai, W-Siberia); Kazakhstan; Turkmenistan; Uzbekistan; Northern Caucasus; Georgia [Caucasus]; Azerbaijan (Talysh) are urban development and infrastructure expansion, habitat fragmentation, agricultural intensification, and agricultural intensification and pesticide use. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many of England (SE-England); Denmark; Netherlands; Belgium; Germany (Baden-Württemberg [I], Hessen [I], Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Niedersachsen, Schleswig-Holstein, Sachsen-Anhalt, Thüringen); Poland; France; Romania; Bulgaria; Estonia; E-European Russia; W-European Russia; Moldova; Ukraine; Crimea; Siberia (Altai, W-Siberia); Kazakhstan; Turkmenistan; Uzbekistan; Northern Caucasus; Georgia [Caucasus]; Azerbaijan (Talysh)'s threatened species have declining populations?
17 of England (SE-England); Denmark; Netherlands; Belgium; Germany (Baden-Württemberg [I], Hessen [I], Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Niedersachsen, Schleswig-Holstein, Sachsen-Anhalt, Thüringen); Poland; France; Romania; Bulgaria; Estonia; E-European Russia; W-European Russia; Moldova; Ukraine; Crimea; Siberia (Altai, W-Siberia); Kazakhstan; Turkmenistan; Uzbekistan; Northern Caucasus; Georgia [Caucasus]; Azerbaijan (Talysh)'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 England (SE-England); Denmark; Netherlands; Belgium; Germany (Baden-Württemberg [I], Hessen [I], Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Niedersachsen, Schleswig-Holstein, Sachsen-Anhalt, Thüringen); Poland; France; Romania; Bulgaria; Estonia; E-European Russia; W-European Russia; Moldova; Ukraine; Crimea; Siberia (Altai, W-Siberia); Kazakhstan; Turkmenistan; Uzbekistan; Northern Caucasus; Georgia [Caucasus]; Azerbaijan (Talysh) compare to other countries for threatened species?
England (SE-England); Denmark; Netherlands; Belgium; Germany (Baden-Württemberg [I], Hessen [I], Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Niedersachsen, Schleswig-Holstein, Sachsen-Anhalt, Thüringen); Poland; France; Romania; Bulgaria; Estonia; E-European Russia; W-European Russia; Moldova; Ukraine; Crimea; Siberia (Altai, W-Siberia); Kazakhstan; Turkmenistan; Uzbekistan; Northern Caucasus; Georgia [Caucasus]; Azerbaijan (Talysh) ranks #77 of 248 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.82% 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 England (SE-England); Denmark; Netherlands; Belgium; Germany (Baden-Württemberg [I], Hessen [I], Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Niedersachsen, Schleswig-Holstein, Sachsen-Anhalt, Thüringen); Poland; France; Romania; Bulgaria; Estonia; E-European Russia; W-European Russia; Moldova; Ukraine; Crimea; Siberia (Altai, W-Siberia); Kazakhstan; Turkmenistan; Uzbekistan; Northern Caucasus; Georgia [Caucasus]; Azerbaijan (Talysh) 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 England (SE-England); Denmark; Netherlands; Belgium; Germany (Baden-Württemberg [I], Hessen [I], Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Niedersachsen, Schleswig-Holstein, Sachsen-Anhalt, Thüringen); Poland; France; Romania; Bulgaria; Estonia; E-European Russia; W-European Russia; Moldova; Ukraine; Crimea; Siberia (Altai, W-Siberia); Kazakhstan; Turkmenistan; Uzbekistan; Northern Caucasus; Georgia [Caucasus]; Azerbaijan (Talysh) profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.