Equatorial Guinea

328 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

328

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

34

Highest risk

Endangered

119

Very high risk

Vulnerable

175

High risk

Declining

61%

199 species

Category Breakdown
CR 34
EN 119
VU 175
CR: 34
EN: 119
VU: 175

Critically Endangered

3410%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

11936%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

17553%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 328 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

19

19 threatened

🐦

birds

3

3 threatened

🐢

reptiles

4

4 threatened

🐸

amphibians

10

10 threatened

🐟

fishes

55

55 threatened

🦗

insects

3

3 threatened

🌱

plants

230

230 threatened

Global Share

0.60%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#96

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

12

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Logging & wood harvesting208 species
2.Annual & perennial non-timber crops189 species
3.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources117 species
4.Housing & urban areas108 species
5.Mining & quarrying52 species
6.Roads & railroads40 species
7.Shifting agriculture34 species
8.Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals30 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). Equatorial Guinea: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/GQ

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 Equatorial Guinea?
Equatorial Guinea has 328 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 34 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 Equatorial Guinea?
Among the 34 Critically Endangered species in Equatorial Guinea, Squatina oculata 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 Equatorial Guinea?
Protected area coverage for Equatorial Guinea is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.