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
🦗

insects

18

18 threatened

🐦

birds

11

11 threatened

🌱

plants

9

9 threatened

🐚

molluscs

9

9 threatened

🐾

mammals

3

3 threatened

🐸

amphibians

2

2 threatened

🐟

fishes

2

2 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

2

2 threatened

🪸

corals

2

2 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

2

2 threatened

🐢

reptiles

1

1 threatened

🕷️

arachnids

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.11%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#198

of 250 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 on SpeciesRadar — 10 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 Gibraltar have?
Of the 62 threatened species in Gibraltar, 10 are Critically Endangered, 23 are Endangered, and 29 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Gibraltar?
Among the 10 Critically Endangered species in Gibraltar, Arhopalus ferus 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 Gibraltar?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Gibraltar. 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 Gibraltar?
The most affected groups in Gibraltar, by number of threatened species, are insects (18), birds (11), and plants (9). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Gibraltar?
The leading threats to threatened species in Gibraltar are habitat shifting & alteration, fire & fire suppression, fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, and type unknown/unrecorded (pollution). Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many of Gibraltar's threatened species have declining populations?
14 of Gibraltar'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 Gibraltar compare to other countries for threatened species?
Gibraltar ranks #198 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.11% 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 Gibraltar 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 Gibraltar profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.