Comoros

86 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

86

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

12

Highest risk

Endangered

38

Very high risk

Vulnerable

36

High risk

Declining

58%

50 species

Category Breakdown
CR 12
EN 38
VU 36
CR: 12
EN: 38
VU: 36

Critically Endangered

1214%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

3844%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

3642%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 86 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

6

6 threatened

🐦

birds

7

7 threatened

🐢

reptiles

6

6 threatened

🐸

amphibians

1

1 threatened

🐟

fishes

12

12 threatened

🦗

insects

10

10 threatened

🌱

plants

28

28 threatened

Global Share

0.16%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#188

of 277 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 86 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 Comoros?
Among the 12 Critically Endangered species in Comoros, Joziratia desruisseauxi 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 Comoros?
Protected area coverage for Comoros is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.