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

64%

286 species

Category Breakdown
CR 71
EN 156
VU 217
CR: 71
EN: 156
VU: 217
Species by Group
🐾

mammals

54

54 threatened

🐦

birds

38

38 threatened

🐢

reptiles

38

38 threatened

🐸

amphibians

26

26 threatened

🐟

fishes

69

69 threatened

🦗

insects

21

21 threatened

🌱

plants

174

174 threatened

Global Share

0.81%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#79

of 277 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 (2025). 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