Croatia

780 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

780

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

158

Highest risk

Endangered

220

Very high risk

Vulnerable

402

High risk

Declining

12%

95 species

Category Breakdown
CR 158
EN 220
VU 402
CR: 158
EN: 220
VU: 402

Critically Endangered

15820%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

22028%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

40252%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 780 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

9

9 threatened

🐦

birds

22

22 threatened

🐢

reptiles

3

3 threatened

🐸

amphibians

7

7 threatened

🐟

fishes

54

54 threatened

🦗

insects

407

407 threatened

🌱

plants

65

65 threatened

Global Share

1.43%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#50

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

40

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Urban development and infrastructure expansion79 species
2.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)76 species
3.Housing & urban areas71 species
4.Logging & wood harvesting70 species
5.Annual & perennial non-timber crops63 species
6.Habitat fragmentation61 species
7.Dams & water management/use59 species
8.Agricultural intensification56 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). Croatia: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/HR

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 Croatia?
Croatia has 780 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 158 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 Croatia?
Among the 158 Critically Endangered species in Croatia, Fil de fer (Lymexylon navale) 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 Croatia?
Protected area coverage for Croatia is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.