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
🌱

plants

186

186 threatened

🐟

fishes

65

65 threatened

🐸

amphibians

27

27 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

19

19 threatened

🐦

birds

17

17 threatened

🐾

mammals

11

11 threatened

🦗

insects

6

6 threatened

🍄

fungi

6

6 threatened

🐢

reptiles

2

2 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

2

2 threatened

🐚

molluscs

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.61%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#93

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

93

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Mining & quarrying159 species
2.Logging & wood harvesting133 species
3.Annual & perennial non-timber crops100 species
4.Habitat shifting & alteration66 species
5.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources46 species
6.Roads & railroads40 species
7.Housing & urban areas38 species
8.Fire & fire suppression32 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 on SpeciesRadar — 45 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 Guyana have?
Of the 342 threatened species in Guyana, 45 are Critically Endangered, 123 are Endangered, and 174 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Guyana?
Among the 45 Critically Endangered species in Guyana, Knob-fronted Cuckoo-Orchid bee (Exaerete frontalis) 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 Guyana?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Guyana. 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 Guyana?
The most affected groups in Guyana, by number of threatened species, are plants (186), fishes (65), and amphibians (27). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Guyana?
The leading threats to threatened species in Guyana are mining & quarrying, logging & wood harvesting, annual & perennial non-timber crops, 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 Guyana?
Guyana has 93 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 Guyana's threatened species have declining populations?
113 of Guyana'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 Guyana compare to other countries for threatened species?
Guyana ranks #93 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.61% 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 Guyana 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 Guyana profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.