Hong Kong SAR China

144 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

144

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

36

Highest risk

Endangered

44

Very high risk

Vulnerable

64

High risk

Declining

62%

89 species

Category Breakdown
CR 36
EN 44
VU 64
CR: 36
EN: 44
VU: 64

Critically Endangered

3625%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

4431%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

6444%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 144 species

Species by Group
🐟

fishes

30

30 threatened

🌱

plants

28

28 threatened

🐦

birds

26

26 threatened

🦗

insects

14

14 threatened

🐢

reptiles

10

10 threatened

🪸

corals

9

9 threatened

🐸

amphibians

7

7 threatened

🐾

mammals

6

6 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

5

5 threatened

🍄

fungi

4

4 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

4

4 threatened

🐚

molluscs

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.26%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#157

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

11

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Logging & wood harvesting63 species
2.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources50 species
3.Annual & perennial non-timber crops41 species
4.Housing & urban areas39 species
5.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)32 species
6.Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals29 species
7.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases25 species
8.Habitat shifting & alteration21 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). Hong Kong SAR China: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/HK

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 Hong Kong SAR China?
Hong Kong SAR China has 144 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 36 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 Hong Kong SAR China have?
Of the 144 threatened species in Hong Kong SAR China, 36 are Critically Endangered, 44 are Endangered, and 64 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Hong Kong SAR China?
Among the 36 Critically Endangered species in Hong Kong SAR China, Schizothorax grahami 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 Hong Kong SAR China?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Hong Kong SAR China. 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 Hong Kong SAR China?
The most affected groups in Hong Kong SAR China, by number of threatened species, are fishes (30), plants (28), and birds (26). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Hong Kong SAR China?
The leading threats to threatened species in Hong Kong SAR China are logging & wood harvesting, fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, 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 Hong Kong SAR China?
Hong Kong SAR China has 11 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 Hong Kong SAR China's threatened species have declining populations?
89 of Hong Kong SAR China'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 Hong Kong SAR China compare to other countries for threatened species?
Hong Kong SAR China ranks #157 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.26% 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 Hong Kong SAR China 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 Hong Kong SAR China profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.