Comoros

87 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

87

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

13

Highest risk

Endangered

36

Very high risk

Vulnerable

38

High risk

Declining

59%

51 species

Category Breakdown
CR 13
EN 36
VU 38
CR: 13
EN: 36
VU: 38

Critically Endangered

1315%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

3641%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

3844%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 87 species

Species by Group
🌱

plants

29

29 threatened

🐟

fishes

12

12 threatened

🦗

insects

10

10 threatened

🐦

birds

7

7 threatened

🐾

mammals

6

6 threatened

🐢

reptiles

6

6 threatened

🪸

corals

6

6 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

5

5 threatened

🕷️

arachnids

4

4 threatened

🐸

amphibians

1

1 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.16%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#187

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

11

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Logging & wood harvesting43 species
2.Annual & perennial non-timber crops41 species
3.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources31 species
4.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases27 species
5.Habitat shifting & alteration20 species
6.Housing & urban areas16 species
7.Fire & fire suppression13 species
8.Livestock farming & ranching10 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). Comoros: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/KM

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 Comoros?
Comoros has 87 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 13 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 Comoros have?
Of the 87 threatened species in Comoros, 13 are Critically Endangered, 36 are Endangered, and 38 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Comoros?
Among the 13 Critically Endangered species in Comoros, Joziratia desruisseauxi 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 Comoros?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Comoros. 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 Comoros?
The most affected groups in Comoros, by number of threatened species, are plants (29), fishes (12), and insects (10). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Comoros?
The leading threats to threatened species in Comoros are logging & wood harvesting, annual & perennial non-timber crops, fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, and invasive non-native/alien species/diseases. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Comoros?
Comoros has 11 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 Comoros's threatened species have declining populations?
51 of Comoros'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 Comoros compare to other countries for threatened species?
Comoros ranks #187 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.16% 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 Comoros 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 Comoros profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.