Gambia

79 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

79

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

23

Highest risk

Endangered

22

Very high risk

Vulnerable

34

High risk

Declining

57%

45 species

Category Breakdown
CR 23
EN 22
VU 34
CR: 23
EN: 22
VU: 34

Critically Endangered

2329%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

2228%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

3443%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 79 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

12

12 threatened

🐦

birds

23

23 threatened

🐢

reptiles

4

4 threatened

🐟

fishes

17

17 threatened

🦗

insects

6

6 threatened

🌱

plants

11

11 threatened

Global Share

0.14%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#191

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

0

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Logging & wood harvesting33 species
2.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources30 species
3.Annual & perennial non-timber crops27 species
4.Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals25 species
5.Housing & urban areas18 species
6.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)13 species
7.Habitat shifting & alteration12 species
8.Intentional use: hunting/trapping11 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). Gambia: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/GM

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 Gambia?
Gambia has 79 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 23 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 Gambia?
Among the 23 Critically Endangered species in Gambia, Conus lugubris 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 Gambia?
Protected area coverage for Gambia is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.