Guinea-Bissau

96 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

96

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

23

Highest risk

Endangered

20

Very high risk

Vulnerable

53

High risk

Declining

73%

70 species

Category Breakdown
CR 23
EN 20
VU 53
CR: 23
EN: 20
VU: 53

Critically Endangered

2324%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

2021%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

5355%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 96 species

Species by Group
🐟

fishes

44

44 threatened

🐦

birds

15

15 threatened

🌱

plants

14

14 threatened

🐾

mammals

10

10 threatened

🐢

reptiles

7

7 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

4

4 threatened

🐚

molluscs

1

1 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.17%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#183

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

3

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources53 species
2.Logging & wood harvesting44 species
3.Annual & perennial non-timber crops39 species
4.Housing & urban areas28 species
5.Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals27 species
6.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)23 species
7.Dams & water management/use18 species
8.Marine & freshwater aquaculture15 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-Bissau: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/GW

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-Bissau?
Guinea-Bissau has 96 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 23 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-Bissau have?
Of the 96 threatened species in Guinea-Bissau, 23 are Critically Endangered, 20 are Endangered, and 53 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Guinea-Bissau?
Among the 23 Critically Endangered species in Guinea-Bissau, Smoothback Angelshark (Squatina oculata) 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-Bissau?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Guinea-Bissau. 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-Bissau?
The most affected groups in Guinea-Bissau, by number of threatened species, are fishes (44), birds (15), and plants (14). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Guinea-Bissau?
The leading threats to threatened species in Guinea-Bissau are fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, logging & wood harvesting, annual & perennial non-timber crops, and housing & urban areas. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Guinea-Bissau?
Guinea-Bissau has 3 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-Bissau's threatened species have declining populations?
70 of Guinea-Bissau'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-Bissau compare to other countries for threatened species?
Guinea-Bissau ranks #183 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.17% 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-Bissau 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-Bissau profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.