Ghana

274 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

274

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

53

Highest risk

Endangered

83

Very high risk

Vulnerable

138

High risk

Declining

57%

156 species

Category Breakdown
CR 53
EN 83
VU 138
CR: 53
EN: 83
VU: 138

Critically Endangered

5319%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

8330%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

13850%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 274 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

22

22 threatened

🐦

birds

23

23 threatened

🐢

reptiles

6

6 threatened

🐸

amphibians

9

9 threatened

🐟

fishes

75

75 threatened

🦗

insects

6

6 threatened

🌱

plants

108

108 threatened

Global Share

0.50%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#109

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

26

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Logging & wood harvesting153 species
2.Annual & perennial non-timber crops139 species
3.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources96 species
4.Mining & quarrying84 species
5.Housing & urban areas78 species
6.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)52 species
7.Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals48 species
8.Dams & water management/use28 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). Ghana: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/GH

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 Ghana?
Ghana has 274 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 53 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 Ghana?
Among the 53 Critically Endangered species in Ghana, Germany small dung beetle (Rhyssemus germanus) 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 Ghana?
Protected area coverage for Ghana is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.