Italy

1,676 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

1,676

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

327

Highest risk

Endangered

520

Very high risk

Vulnerable

829

High risk

Declining

18%

300 species

Category Breakdown
CR 327
EN 520
VU 829
CR: 327
EN: 520
VU: 829

Critically Endangered

32720%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

52031%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

82949%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 1,676 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

16

16 threatened

🐦

birds

28

28 threatened

🐢

reptiles

6

6 threatened

🐸

amphibians

18

18 threatened

🐟

fishes

78

78 threatened

🦗

insects

911

911 threatened

🌱

plants

210

210 threatened

Global Share

3.07%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#15

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

228

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Habitat fragmentation160 species
2.Logging & wood harvesting149 species
3.Recreational activities138 species
4.Housing & urban areas133 species
5.Livestock farming & ranching132 species
6.Habitat shifting & alteration130 species
7.Annual & perennial non-timber crops126 species
8.Agricultural intensification118 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). Italy: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/IT

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 Italy?
Italy has 1,676 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 327 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 Italy?
Among the 327 Critically Endangered species in Italy, Chafer (Gnorimus variabilis) 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 Italy?
Protected area coverage for Italy is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.