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
🌱

plants

108

108 threatened

🐟

fishes

75

75 threatened

🐦

birds

23

23 threatened

🐾

mammals

22

22 threatened

🐚

molluscs

11

11 threatened

🐸

amphibians

9

9 threatened

🐢

reptiles

6

6 threatened

🦗

insects

6

6 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

5

5 threatened

🍄

fungi

4

4 threatened

🪸

corals

2

2 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

2

2 threatened

🕷️

arachnids

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.49%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#109

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

27

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 on SpeciesRadar — 53 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 Ghana have?
Of the 274 threatened species in Ghana, 53 are Critically Endangered, 83 are Endangered, and 138 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Ghana?
Among the 53 Critically Endangered species in Ghana, Miss Waldron’s Red Colobus (Piliocolobus waldroni) 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 Ghana?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Ghana. 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 Ghana?
The most affected groups in Ghana, by number of threatened species, are plants (108), fishes (75), and birds (23). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Ghana?
The leading threats to threatened species in Ghana are logging & wood harvesting, annual & perennial non-timber crops, fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, and mining & quarrying. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Ghana?
Ghana has 27 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 Ghana's threatened species have declining populations?
156 of Ghana'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 Ghana compare to other countries for threatened species?
Ghana ranks #109 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.49% 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 Ghana 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 Ghana profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.