Cambodia

317 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

317

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

54

Highest risk

Endangered

115

Very high risk

Vulnerable

148

High risk

Declining

71%

225 species

Category Breakdown
CR 54
EN 115
VU 148
CR: 54
EN: 115
VU: 148

Critically Endangered

5417%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

11536%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

14847%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 317 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

43

43 threatened

🐦

birds

35

35 threatened

🐢

reptiles

24

24 threatened

🐸

amphibians

10

10 threatened

🐟

fishes

63

63 threatened

🦗

insects

11

11 threatened

🌱

plants

122

122 threatened

Global Share

0.58%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#97

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

17

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Logging & wood harvesting230 species
2.Annual & perennial non-timber crops207 species
3.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources121 species
4.Housing & urban areas119 species
5.Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals92 species
6.Dams & water management/use85 species
7.Roads & railroads82 species
8.Intentional use: hunting/trapping46 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). Cambodia: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/KH

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 Cambodia?
Cambodia has 317 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 54 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 Cambodia?
Among the 54 Critically Endangered species in Cambodia, White-rumped Vulture (Gyps bengalensis) 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 Cambodia?
Protected area coverage for Cambodia is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.