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
🐾

mammals

2

2 threatened

🐦

birds

15

15 threatened

🐢

reptiles

1

1 threatened

🐸

amphibians

1

1 threatened

🐟

fishes

4

4 threatened

🦗

insects

25

25 threatened

🌱

plants

10

10 threatened

Global Share

0.11%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#201

of 277 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 in the SpeciesRadar database — 12 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 Jordan?
Among the 12 Critically Endangered species in Jordan, warkruidsnuittorretje (Smicronyx jungermanniae) 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 Jordan?
Protected area coverage for Jordan is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.