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
🐾

mammals

2

2 threatened

🐦

birds

20

20 threatened

🐢

reptiles

2

2 threatened

🐟

fishes

18

18 threatened

🦗

insects

4

4 threatened

🌱

plants

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.09%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#210

of 277 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 in the SpeciesRadar database — 11 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 Kuwait?
Among the 11 Critically Endangered species in Kuwait, Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus) 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 Kuwait?
Protected area coverage for Kuwait is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.