Guinea

106 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

106

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

28

Highest risk

Endangered

22

Very high risk

Vulnerable

56

High risk

Declining

54%

57 species

Category Breakdown
CR 28
EN 22
VU 56
CR: 28
EN: 22
VU: 56

Critically Endangered

2826%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

2221%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

5653%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 106 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

4

4 threatened

🐦

birds

7

7 threatened

🐢

reptiles

3

3 threatened

🐸

amphibians

1

1 threatened

🐟

fishes

59

59 threatened

🦗

insects

2

2 threatened

🌱

plants

24

24 threatened

Global Share

0.19%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#178

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

7

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources49 species
2.Logging & wood harvesting46 species
3.Annual & perennial non-timber crops39 species
4.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)25 species
5.Mining & quarrying22 species
6.Dams & water management/use18 species
7.Housing & urban areas18 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 106 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 28 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 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 CR species is filterable on the country page.
What protected areas exist in Guinea?
Protected area coverage for Guinea is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.