Israel

299 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

299

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

57

Highest risk

Endangered

94

Very high risk

Vulnerable

148

High risk

Declining

36%

109 species

Category Breakdown
CR 57
EN 94
VU 148
CR: 57
EN: 94
VU: 148

Critically Endangered

5719%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

9431%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

14849%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 299 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

16

16 threatened

🐦

birds

29

29 threatened

🐢

reptiles

8

8 threatened

🐸

amphibians

2

2 threatened

🐟

fishes

45

45 threatened

🦗

insects

90

90 threatened

🌱

plants

58

58 threatened

Global Share

0.55%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#101

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

15

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Housing & urban areas58 species
2.Annual & perennial non-timber crops53 species
3.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources51 species
4.Logging & wood harvesting50 species
5.Livestock farming & ranching42 species
6.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)40 species
7.Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals35 species
8.Habitat shifting & alteration27 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). Israel: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/IL

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 Israel?
Israel has 299 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 57 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 Israel?
Among the 57 Critically Endangered species in Israel, naken barkbock (Arhopalus ferus) 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 Israel?
Protected area coverage for Israel is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.