Jordan

61 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

61

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

12

Highest risk

Endangered

22

Very high risk

Vulnerable

27

High risk

Declining

18%

11 species

Category Breakdown
CR 12
EN 22
VU 27
CR: 12
EN: 22
VU: 27

Critically Endangered

1220%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

2236%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

2744%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 61 species

Species by Group
🦗

insects

25

25 threatened

🐦

birds

15

15 threatened

🌱

plants

10

10 threatened

🐟

fishes

4

4 threatened

🐾

mammals

2

2 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

2

2 threatened

🐢

reptiles

1

1 threatened

🐸

amphibians

1

1 threatened

🐚

molluscs

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.11%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#202

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

0

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)7 species
2.Urban development and infrastructure expansion7 species
3.Habitat loss from agricultural intensification6 species
4.Logging & wood harvesting5 species
5.Habitat shifting & alteration5 species
6.Annual & perennial non-timber crops4 species
7.Housing & urban areas4 species
8.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources4 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). Jordan: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/JO

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 Jordan?
Jordan has 61 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 12 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 Jordan have?
Of the 61 threatened species in Jordan, 12 are Critically Endangered, 22 are Endangered, and 27 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Jordan?
Among the 12 Critically Endangered species in Jordan, Smicronyx jungermanniae 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 Jordan?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Jordan. 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 Jordan?
The most affected groups in Jordan, by number of threatened species, are insects (25), birds (15), and plants (10). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Jordan?
The leading threats to threatened species in Jordan are type unknown/unrecorded (pollution), urban development and infrastructure expansion, habitat loss from agricultural intensification, and logging & wood harvesting. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many of Jordan's threatened species have declining populations?
11 of Jordan'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 Jordan compare to other countries for threatened species?
Jordan ranks #202 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.11% 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 Jordan 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 Jordan profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.