Gibraltar

62 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

62

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

10

Highest risk

Endangered

23

Very high risk

Vulnerable

29

High risk

Declining

23%

14 species

Category Breakdown
CR 10
EN 23
VU 29
CR: 10
EN: 23
VU: 29

Critically Endangered

1016%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

2337%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

2947%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 62 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

3

3 threatened

🐦

birds

11

11 threatened

🐢

reptiles

1

1 threatened

🐸

amphibians

2

2 threatened

🐟

fishes

2

2 threatened

🦗

insects

18

18 threatened

🌱

plants

9

9 threatened

Global Share

0.11%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#199

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

0

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Habitat shifting & alteration14 species
2.Fire & fire suppression9 species
3.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources8 species
4.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)8 species
5.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases8 species
6.Annual & perennial non-timber crops8 species
7.Livestock farming & ranching7 species
8.Logging & wood harvesting7 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). Gibraltar: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/GI

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 Gibraltar?
Gibraltar has 62 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 10 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 Gibraltar?
Among the 10 Critically Endangered species in Gibraltar, naken barkbock (Arhopalus ferus) 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 Gibraltar?
Protected area coverage for Gibraltar is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.