Guyana

342 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

342

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

45

Highest risk

Endangered

123

Very high risk

Vulnerable

174

High risk

Declining

33%

113 species

Category Breakdown
CR 45
EN 123
VU 174
CR: 45
EN: 123
VU: 174
Species by Group
🐾

mammals

11

11 threatened

🐦

birds

17

17 threatened

🐢

reptiles

2

2 threatened

🐸

amphibians

27

27 threatened

🐟

fishes

65

65 threatened

🦗

insects

6

6 threatened

🌱

plants

186

186 threatened

Global Share

0.63%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#94

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

93

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Mining & quarrying159 species
2.Logging & wood harvesting132 species
3.Annual & perennial non-timber crops99 species
4.Habitat shifting & alteration66 species
5.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources46 species
6.Roads & railroads40 species
7.Housing & urban areas38 species
8.Fire & fire suppression31 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 (2025). Guyana: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/GY

Species counts reflect IUCN Red List threatened categories (CR, EN, VU). · Full citation guide & data usage terms