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

Critically Endangered

4513%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

12336%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

17451%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 342 species

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 (2026). 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

Frequently asked questions

How many threatened species are in Guyana?
Guyana has 342 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 45 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 Guyana?
Among the 45 Critically Endangered species in Guyana, Exaerete frontalis 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 Guyana?
Protected area coverage for Guyana is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.