Kazakhstan

410 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

410

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

85

Highest risk

Endangered

115

Very high risk

Vulnerable

210

High risk

Declining

18%

75 species

Category Breakdown
CR 85
EN 115
VU 210
CR: 85
EN: 115
VU: 210

Critically Endangered

8521%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

11528%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

21051%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 410 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

17

17 threatened

🐦

birds

35

35 threatened

🐢

reptiles

2

2 threatened

🐸

amphibians

3

3 threatened

🐟

fishes

17

17 threatened

🦗

insects

224

224 threatened

🌱

plants

56

56 threatened

Global Share

0.75%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#87

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

12

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Habitat fragmentation45 species
2.Urban development and infrastructure expansion43 species
3.Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals40 species
4.Annual & perennial non-timber crops38 species
5.Livestock farming & ranching35 species
6.Logging & wood harvesting34 species
7.Dams & water management/use30 species
8.Agricultural intensification29 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). Kazakhstan: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/KZ

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 Kazakhstan?
Kazakhstan has 410 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 85 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 Kazakhstan?
Among the 85 Critically Endangered species in Kazakhstan, naken barkbock (Arhopalus ferus) 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 Kazakhstan?
Protected area coverage for Kazakhstan is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.