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
🦗

insects

196

196 threatened

🌱

plants

107

107 threatened

🍄

fungi

47

47 threatened

🕷️

arachnids

41

41 threatened

🐟

fishes

40

40 threatened

🐚

molluscs

40

40 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

31

31 threatened

🐦

birds

27

27 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

17

17 threatened

🐾

mammals

11

11 threatened

🪸

corals

8

8 threatened

🐢

reptiles

1

1 threatened

🐸

amphibians

1

1 threatened

Global Share

1.02%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#67

of 250 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 on SpeciesRadar — 108 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 Ireland have?
Of the 567 threatened species in Ireland, 108 are Critically Endangered, 157 are Endangered, and 302 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Ireland?
Among the 108 Critically Endangered species in Ireland, Allis Shad (Alosa alosa) 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 Ireland?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Ireland. 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 Ireland?
The most affected groups in Ireland, by number of threatened species, are insects (196), plants (107), and fungi (47). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Ireland?
The leading threats to threatened species in Ireland are logging & wood harvesting, fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, habitat fragmentation, and agricultural intensification. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Ireland?
Ireland has 8 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 Ireland's threatened species have declining populations?
80 of Ireland'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 Ireland compare to other countries for threatened species?
Ireland ranks #67 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 1.02% 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 Ireland 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 Ireland profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.