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
🐾

mammals

11

11 threatened

🐦

birds

24

24 threatened

🐢

reptiles

4

4 threatened

🐸

amphibians

1

1 threatened

🐟

fishes

15

15 threatened

🦗

insects

50

50 threatened

🌱

plants

22

22 threatened

Global Share

0.25%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#162

of 277 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 in the SpeciesRadar database — 25 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 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 CR species is filterable on the country page.
What protected areas exist in Iraq?
Protected area coverage for Iraq is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.