Kyrgyzstan

257 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

257

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

51

Highest risk

Endangered

70

Very high risk

Vulnerable

136

High risk

Declining

14%

37 species

Category Breakdown
CR 51
EN 70
VU 136
CR: 51
EN: 70
VU: 136

Critically Endangered

5120%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

7027%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

13653%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 257 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

7

7 threatened

🐦

birds

24

24 threatened

🐢

reptiles

3

3 threatened

🐸

amphibians

1

1 threatened

🐟

fishes

6

6 threatened

🦗

insects

157

157 threatened

🌱

plants

38

38 threatened

Global Share

0.47%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#115

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

8

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Urban development and infrastructure expansion26 species
2.Habitat fragmentation25 species
3.Livestock farming & ranching24 species
4.Agricultural intensification and pesticide use23 species
5.Annual & perennial non-timber crops19 species
6.Agricultural intensification16 species
7.Habitat loss from agricultural intensification15 species
8.Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals15 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). Kyrgyzstan: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/KG

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 Kyrgyzstan?
Kyrgyzstan has 257 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 51 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 Kyrgyzstan?
Among the 51 Critically Endangered species in Kyrgyzstan, Spanish Fly (Lytta vesicatoria) 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 Kyrgyzstan?
Protected area coverage for Kyrgyzstan is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.