Ireland

567 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

567

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

108

Highest risk

Endangered

157

Very high risk

Vulnerable

302

High risk

Declining

14%

80 species

Category Breakdown
CR 108
EN 157
VU 302
CR: 108
EN: 157
VU: 302

Critically Endangered

10819%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

15728%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

30253%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 567 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

11

11 threatened

🐦

birds

27

27 threatened

🐢

reptiles

1

1 threatened

🐸

amphibians

1

1 threatened

🐟

fishes

40

40 threatened

🦗

insects

196

196 threatened

🌱

plants

107

107 threatened

Global Share

1.04%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#68

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

8

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Logging & wood harvesting59 species
2.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources47 species
3.Habitat fragmentation44 species
4.Agricultural intensification34 species
5.Annual & perennial non-timber crops34 species
6.Habitat loss and fragmentation33 species
7.Habitat shifting & alteration32 species
8.Urban development and infrastructure expansion30 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). Ireland: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/IE

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 Ireland?
Ireland has 567 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 108 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 Ireland?
Among the 108 Critically Endangered species in Ireland, Ådselgraver (Nicrophorus interruptus) 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 Ireland?
Protected area coverage for Ireland is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.