Iraq

134 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

134

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

25

Highest risk

Endangered

33

Very high risk

Vulnerable

76

High risk

Declining

32%

43 species

Category Breakdown
CR 25
EN 33
VU 76
CR: 25
EN: 33
VU: 76

Critically Endangered

2519%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

3325%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

7657%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 134 species

Species by Group
🦗

insects

50

50 threatened

🐦

birds

24

24 threatened

🌱

plants

22

22 threatened

🐟

fishes

15

15 threatened

🐾

mammals

11

11 threatened

🐢

reptiles

4

4 threatened

🍄

fungi

3

3 threatened

🐚

molluscs

2

2 threatened

🕷️

arachnids

2

2 threatened

🐸

amphibians

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.24%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#161

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

2

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Annual & perennial non-timber crops24 species
2.Dams & water management/use23 species
3.Housing & urban areas20 species
4.Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals19 species
5.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)18 species
6.Urban development and infrastructure expansion16 species
7.Livestock farming & ranching16 species
8.Logging & wood harvesting15 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). Iraq: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/IQ

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 Iraq?
Iraq has 134 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 25 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 Iraq have?
Of the 134 threatened species in Iraq, 25 are Critically Endangered, 33 are Endangered, and 76 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Iraq?
Among the 25 Critically Endangered species in Iraq, Erratic Ant (Tapinoma erraticum) 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 Iraq?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Iraq. 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 Iraq?
The most affected groups in Iraq, by number of threatened species, are insects (50), birds (24), and plants (22). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Iraq?
The leading threats to threatened species in Iraq are annual & perennial non-timber crops, dams & water management/use, housing & urban areas, and hunting & trapping terrestrial animals. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Iraq?
Iraq has 2 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 Iraq's threatened species have declining populations?
43 of Iraq'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 Iraq compare to other countries for threatened species?
Iraq ranks #161 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.24% 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 Iraq 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 Iraq profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.