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
🐦

birds

23

23 threatened

🐟

fishes

17

17 threatened

🐾

mammals

12

12 threatened

🌱

plants

11

11 threatened

🦗

insects

6

6 threatened

🐢

reptiles

4

4 threatened

🐚

molluscs

2

2 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

2

2 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

1

1 threatened

🕷️

arachnids

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.14%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#189

of 250 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 on SpeciesRadar — 23 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 Gambia have?
Of the 79 threatened species in Gambia, 23 are Critically Endangered, 22 are Endangered, and 34 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Gambia?
Among the 23 Critically Endangered species in Gambia, Red Steenbras (Petrus rupestris) 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 Gambia?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Gambia. 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 Gambia?
The most affected groups in Gambia, by number of threatened species, are birds (23), fishes (17), and mammals (12). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Gambia?
The leading threats to threatened species in Gambia are logging & wood harvesting, fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, annual & perennial non-timber crops, and hunting & trapping terrestrial animals. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many of Gambia's threatened species have declining populations?
45 of Gambia'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 Gambia compare to other countries for threatened species?
Gambia ranks #189 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.14% 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 Gambia 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 Gambia profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.