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
🦗

insects

157

157 threatened

🌱

plants

38

38 threatened

🐦

birds

24

24 threatened

🕷️

arachnids

13

13 threatened

🐾

mammals

7

7 threatened

🐟

fishes

6

6 threatened

🍄

fungi

6

6 threatened

🐢

reptiles

3

3 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

2

2 threatened

🐸

amphibians

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.46%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#114

of 250 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 on SpeciesRadar — 51 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 Kyrgyzstan have?
Of the 257 threatened species in Kyrgyzstan, 51 are Critically Endangered, 70 are Endangered, and 136 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Kyrgyzstan?
Among the 51 Critically Endangered species in Kyrgyzstan, Lonicera karataviensis 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 Kyrgyzstan?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Kyrgyzstan. 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 Kyrgyzstan?
The most affected groups in Kyrgyzstan, by number of threatened species, are insects (157), plants (38), and birds (24). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Kyrgyzstan?
The leading threats to threatened species in Kyrgyzstan are urban development and infrastructure expansion, habitat fragmentation, livestock farming & ranching, and agricultural intensification and pesticide use. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Kyrgyzstan?
Kyrgyzstan has 8 threatened species that are endemic — found nowhere else on Earth. Because their entire global population depends on this one country, they are especially vulnerable to local habitat loss.
How many of Kyrgyzstan's threatened species have declining populations?
37 of Kyrgyzstan'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 Kyrgyzstan compare to other countries for threatened species?
Kyrgyzstan ranks #114 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.46% 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 Kyrgyzstan 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 Kyrgyzstan profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.