Indonesia

2,603 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

2,603

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

472

Highest risk

Endangered

996

Very high risk

Vulnerable

1,135

High risk

Declining

54%

1,396 species

Category Breakdown
CR 472
EN 996
VU 1135
CR: 472
EN: 996
VU: 1,135

Critically Endangered

47218%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

99638%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

1,13544%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 2,603 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

223

223 threatened

🐦

birds

156

156 threatened

🐢

reptiles

70

70 threatened

🐸

amphibians

39

39 threatened

🐟

fishes

382

382 threatened

🦗

insects

105

105 threatened

🌱

plants

1,399

1399 threatened

Global Share

4.76%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#3

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

1,239

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Logging & wood harvesting1,566 species
2.Annual & perennial non-timber crops1,384 species
3.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources567 species
4.Housing & urban areas485 species
5.Mining & quarrying363 species
6.Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals318 species
7.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases292 species
8.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)250 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). Indonesia: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/ID

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 Indonesia?
Indonesia has 2,603 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 472 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 Indonesia?
Among the 472 Critically Endangered species in Indonesia, Protosticta gracilis 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 Indonesia?
Protected area coverage for Indonesia is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.