Guinea

107 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

107

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

28

Highest risk

Endangered

22

Very high risk

Vulnerable

57

High risk

Declining

53%

57 species

Category Breakdown
CR 28
EN 22
VU 57
CR: 28
EN: 22
VU: 57

Critically Endangered

2826%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

2221%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

5753%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 107 species

Species by Group
🐟

fishes

59

59 threatened

🌱

plants

25

25 threatened

🐦

birds

7

7 threatened

🐾

mammals

4

4 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

4

4 threatened

🐢

reptiles

3

3 threatened

🦗

insects

2

2 threatened

🐸

amphibians

1

1 threatened

🪸

corals

1

1 threatened

🐚

molluscs

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.19%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#175

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

7

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources50 species
2.Logging & wood harvesting47 species
3.Annual & perennial non-timber crops40 species
4.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)25 species
5.Mining & quarrying22 species
6.Housing & urban areas19 species
7.Dams & water management/use18 species
8.Habitat shifting & alteration12 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). Guinea: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/GN

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 Guinea?
Guinea has 107 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 28 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 Guinea have?
Of the 107 threatened species in Guinea, 28 are Critically Endangered, 22 are Endangered, and 57 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Guinea?
Among the 28 Critically Endangered species in Guinea, Synodontis tourei 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 Guinea?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Guinea. 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 Guinea?
The most affected groups in Guinea, by number of threatened species, are fishes (59), plants (25), and birds (7). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Guinea?
The leading threats to threatened species in Guinea are fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, logging & wood harvesting, annual & perennial non-timber crops, and type unknown/unrecorded (pollution). Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Guinea?
Guinea has 7 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 Guinea's threatened species have declining populations?
57 of Guinea'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 Guinea compare to other countries for threatened species?
Guinea ranks #175 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.19% 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 Guinea 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 Guinea profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.