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
🌱

plants

524

524 threatened

🐸

amphibians

97

97 threatened

🐢

reptiles

38

38 threatened

🐟

fishes

32

32 threatened

🐾

mammals

24

24 threatened

🦗

insects

21

21 threatened

🐦

birds

20

20 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

8

8 threatened

🍄

fungi

6

6 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

6

6 threatened

🐚

molluscs

2

2 threatened

Global Share

1.40%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#52

of 253 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 on SpeciesRadar — 144 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 Guatemala have?
Of the 778 threatened species in Guatemala, 144 are Critically Endangered, 346 are Endangered, and 288 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Guatemala?
Among the 144 Critically Endangered species in Guatemala, Jupunba oxyphyllidia 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 Guatemala?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Guatemala. 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 Guatemala?
The most affected groups in Guatemala, by number of threatened species, are plants (524), amphibians (97), and reptiles (38). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Guatemala?
The leading threats to threatened species in Guatemala are logging & wood harvesting, annual & perennial non-timber crops, livestock farming & ranching, and habitat shifting & alteration. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Guatemala?
Guatemala has 167 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 Guatemala's threatened species have declining populations?
508 of Guatemala'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 Guatemala compare to other countries for threatened species?
Guatemala ranks #52 of 253 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 1.40% 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 Guatemala 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 Guatemala profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.