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

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
🐾

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 (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 in the SpeciesRadar database — 71 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 Laos?
Among the 71 Critically Endangered species in Laos, Lappet (Gastropacha quercifolia) 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 Laos?
Protected area coverage for Laos is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.