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

28%

105 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
🦗

insects

168

168 threatened

🌱

plants

55

55 threatened

🐟

fishes

40

40 threatened

🐦

birds

30

30 threatened

🕷️

arachnids

23

23 threatened

🍄

fungi

19

19 threatened

🐾

mammals

17

17 threatened

🐢

reptiles

11

11 threatened

🐸

amphibians

7

7 threatened

🪸

corals

7

7 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

3

3 threatened

🐚

molluscs

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.68%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#89

of 250 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 on SpeciesRadar — 82 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 Iran have?
Of the 381 threatened species in Iran, 82 are Critically Endangered, 98 are Endangered, and 201 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Iran?
Among the 82 Critically Endangered species in Iran, Eremias pleskei 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 Iran?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Iran. 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 Iran?
The most affected groups in Iran, by number of threatened species, are insects (168), plants (55), and fishes (40). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Iran?
The leading threats to threatened species in Iran are annual & perennial non-timber crops, fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, logging & wood harvesting, and dams & water management/use. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Iran?
Iran has 15 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 Iran's threatened species have declining populations?
105 of Iran'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 Iran compare to other countries for threatened species?
Iran ranks #89 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.68% 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 Iran 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 Iran profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.