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
🦗

insects

224

224 threatened

🌱

plants

56

56 threatened

🕷️

arachnids

45

45 threatened

🐦

birds

35

35 threatened

🐾

mammals

17

17 threatened

🐟

fishes

17

17 threatened

🍄

fungi

7

7 threatened

🐸

amphibians

3

3 threatened

🐢

reptiles

2

2 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

2

2 threatened

🐚

molluscs

2

2 threatened

Global Share

0.74%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#86

of 250 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 on SpeciesRadar — 85 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 Kazakhstan have?
Of the 410 threatened species in Kazakhstan, 85 are Critically Endangered, 115 are Endangered, and 210 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Kazakhstan?
Among the 85 Critically Endangered species in Kazakhstan, Lonicera karataviensis 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 Kazakhstan?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Kazakhstan. 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 Kazakhstan?
The most affected groups in Kazakhstan, by number of threatened species, are insects (224), plants (56), and arachnids (45). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Kazakhstan?
The leading threats to threatened species in Kazakhstan are habitat fragmentation, urban development and infrastructure expansion, hunting & trapping terrestrial animals, and annual & perennial non-timber crops. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Kazakhstan?
Kazakhstan has 12 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 Kazakhstan's threatened species have declining populations?
75 of Kazakhstan'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 Kazakhstan compare to other countries for threatened species?
Kazakhstan ranks #86 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.74% 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 Kazakhstan 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 Kazakhstan profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.