Guatemala

778 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

778

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

144

Highest risk

Endangered

346

Very high risk

Vulnerable

288

High risk

Declining

65%

508 species

Category Breakdown
CR 144
EN 346
VU 288
CR: 144
EN: 346
VU: 288

Critically Endangered

14419%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

34644%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

28837%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 778 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

24

24 threatened

🐦

birds

20

20 threatened

🐢

reptiles

38

38 threatened

🐸

amphibians

97

97 threatened

🐟

fishes

32

32 threatened

🦗

insects

21

21 threatened

🌱

plants

524

524 threatened

Global Share

1.42%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#52

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

167

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Logging & wood harvesting550 species
2.Annual & perennial non-timber crops545 species
3.Livestock farming & ranching248 species
4.Habitat shifting & alteration182 species
5.Housing & urban areas162 species
6.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases123 species
7.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources89 species
8.Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals85 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). Guatemala: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/GT

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 Guatemala?
Guatemala has 778 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 144 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 Guatemala?
Among the 144 Critically Endangered species in Guatemala, Germany small dung beetle (Rhyssemus germanus) 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 Guatemala?
Protected area coverage for Guatemala is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.