Iran

381 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

381

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

82

Highest risk

Endangered

98

Very high risk

Vulnerable

201

High risk

Declining

27%

104 species

Category Breakdown
CR 82
EN 98
VU 201
CR: 82
EN: 98
VU: 201

Critically Endangered

8222%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

9826%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

20153%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 381 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

17

17 threatened

🐦

birds

30

30 threatened

🐢

reptiles

11

11 threatened

🐸

amphibians

7

7 threatened

🐟

fishes

40

40 threatened

🦗

insects

168

168 threatened

🌱

plants

55

55 threatened

Global Share

0.70%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#90

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

15

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Annual & perennial non-timber crops55 species
2.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources54 species
3.Logging & wood harvesting48 species
4.Dams & water management/use45 species
5.Housing & urban areas43 species
6.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)42 species
7.Livestock farming & ranching41 species
8.Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals37 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). Iran: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/IR

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 Iran?
Iran has 381 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 82 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 Iran?
Among the 82 Critically Endangered species in Iran, 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 Iran?
Protected area coverage for Iran is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.