Kuwait

48 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

48

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

11

Highest risk

Endangered

13

Very high risk

Vulnerable

24

High risk

Declining

54%

26 species

Category Breakdown
CR 11
EN 13
VU 24
CR: 11
EN: 13
VU: 24

Critically Endangered

1123%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

1327%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

2450%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 48 species

Species by Group
🐦

birds

20

20 threatened

🐟

fishes

18

18 threatened

🦗

insects

4

4 threatened

🐾

mammals

2

2 threatened

🐢

reptiles

2

2 threatened

🌱

plants

1

1 threatened

🪸

corals

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.09%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#210

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

0

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources21 species
2.Logging & wood harvesting12 species
3.Other ecosystem modifications9 species
4.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)7 species
5.Housing & urban areas7 species
6.Marine & freshwater aquaculture7 species
7.Annual & perennial non-timber crops7 species
8.Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals6 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). Kuwait: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/KW

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 Kuwait?
Kuwait has 48 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 11 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 Kuwait have?
Of the 48 threatened species in Kuwait, 11 are Critically Endangered, 13 are Endangered, and 24 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Kuwait?
Among the 11 Critically Endangered species in Kuwait, Great Hammerhead (Sphyrna mokarran) 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 Kuwait?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Kuwait. 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 Kuwait?
The most affected groups in Kuwait, by number of threatened species, are birds (20), fishes (18), and insects (4). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Kuwait?
The leading threats to threatened species in Kuwait are fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, logging & wood harvesting, other ecosystem modifications, and type unknown/unrecorded (pollution). Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many of Kuwait's threatened species have declining populations?
26 of Kuwait'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 Kuwait compare to other countries for threatened species?
Kuwait ranks #210 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.09% 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 Kuwait 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 Kuwait profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.