Iceland

174 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

174

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

45

Highest risk

Endangered

36

Very high risk

Vulnerable

93

High risk

Declining

18%

31 species

Category Breakdown
CR 45
EN 36
VU 93
CR: 45
EN: 36
VU: 93

Critically Endangered

4526%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

3621%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

9353%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 174 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

7

7 threatened

🐦

birds

28

28 threatened

🐟

fishes

19

19 threatened

🦗

insects

17

17 threatened

🌱

plants

36

36 threatened

Global Share

0.32%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#147

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

3

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources28 species
2.Habitat shifting & alteration24 species
3.Ocean acidification17 species
4.Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals14 species
5.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases13 species
6.Ocean acidification from climate change10 species
7.Habitat fragmentation10 species
8.Climate change and altered precipitation patterns9 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). Iceland: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/IS

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 Iceland?
Iceland has 174 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 45 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 Iceland?
Among the 45 Critically Endangered species in Iceland, stuifzandglimmer (Amara quenseli) 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 Iceland?
Protected area coverage for Iceland is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.