Laos

444 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

444

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

71

Highest risk

Endangered

156

Very high risk

Vulnerable

217

High risk

Declining

65%

287 species

Category Breakdown
CR 71
EN 156
VU 217
CR: 71
EN: 156
VU: 217

Critically Endangered

7116%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

15635%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

21749%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 444 species

Species by Group
🌱

plants

174

174 threatened

🐟

fishes

69

69 threatened

🐾

mammals

54

54 threatened

🐦

birds

38

38 threatened

🐢

reptiles

38

38 threatened

🐸

amphibians

26

26 threatened

🦗

insects

21

21 threatened

🐚

molluscs

18

18 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

3

3 threatened

🍄

fungi

2

2 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.80%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#80

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

57

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Logging & wood harvesting316 species
2.Annual & perennial non-timber crops276 species
3.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources138 species
4.Housing & urban areas134 species
5.Dams & water management/use117 species
6.Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals115 species
7.Roads & railroads103 species
8.Intentional use: hunting/trapping65 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). Laos: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/LA

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 Laos?
Laos has 444 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 71 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 Laos have?
Of the 444 threatened species in Laos, 71 are Critically Endangered, 156 are Endangered, and 217 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Laos?
Among the 71 Critically Endangered species in Laos, Alstonia rupestris 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 Laos?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Laos. 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 Laos?
The most affected groups in Laos, by number of threatened species, are plants (174), fishes (69), and mammals (54). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Laos?
The leading threats to threatened species in Laos are logging & wood harvesting, annual & perennial non-timber crops, fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, and housing & urban areas. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Laos?
Laos has 57 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 Laos's threatened species have declining populations?
287 of Laos'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 Laos compare to other countries for threatened species?
Laos ranks #80 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.80% 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 Laos 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 Laos profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.