Honduras

516 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

516

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

123

Highest risk

Endangered

198

Very high risk

Vulnerable

195

High risk

Declining

62%

322 species

Category Breakdown
CR 123
EN 198
VU 195
CR: 123
EN: 198
VU: 195

Critically Endangered

12324%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

19838%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

19538%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 516 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

13

13 threatened

🐦

birds

19

19 threatened

🐢

reptiles

56

56 threatened

🐸

amphibians

73

73 threatened

🐟

fishes

52

52 threatened

🦗

insects

11

11 threatened

🌱

plants

254

254 threatened

Global Share

0.94%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#73

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

143

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Annual & perennial non-timber crops304 species
2.Logging & wood harvesting273 species
3.Livestock farming & ranching153 species
4.Habitat shifting & alteration134 species
5.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases102 species
6.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources96 species
7.Housing & urban areas88 species
8.Problematic native species/diseases73 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). Honduras: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/HN

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 Honduras?
Honduras has 516 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 123 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 Honduras?
Among the 123 Critically Endangered species in Honduras, Bombus variabilis 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 Honduras?
Protected area coverage for Honduras is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.