Lebanon

284 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

284

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

55

Highest risk

Endangered

114

Very high risk

Vulnerable

115

High risk

Declining

45%

129 species

Category Breakdown
CR 55
EN 114
VU 115
CR: 55
EN: 114
VU: 115

Critically Endangered

5519%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

11440%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

11540%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 284 species

Species by Group
🌱

plants

131

131 threatened

🦗

insects

80

80 threatened

🐟

fishes

23

23 threatened

🐦

birds

15

15 threatened

🐚

molluscs

9

9 threatened

🐢

reptiles

8

8 threatened

🐾

mammals

7

7 threatened

🕷️

arachnids

3

3 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

2

2 threatened

🍄

fungi

2

2 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

2

2 threatened

🐸

amphibians

1

1 threatened

🪸

corals

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.51%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#105

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

69

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Housing & urban areas100 species
2.Livestock farming & ranching97 species
3.Habitat shifting & alteration86 species
4.Roads & railroads74 species
5.Droughts66 species
6.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources48 species
7.Recreational activities39 species
8.Logging & wood harvesting38 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). Lebanon: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/LB

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 Lebanon?
Lebanon has 284 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 55 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 Lebanon have?
Of the 284 threatened species in Lebanon, 55 are Critically Endangered, 114 are Endangered, and 115 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Lebanon?
Among the 55 Critically Endangered species in Lebanon, Pseudobithynia kathrinae 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 Lebanon?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Lebanon. 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 Lebanon?
The most affected groups in Lebanon, by number of threatened species, are plants (131), insects (80), and fishes (23). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Lebanon?
The leading threats to threatened species in Lebanon are housing & urban areas, livestock farming & ranching, habitat shifting & alteration, and roads & railroads. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Lebanon?
Lebanon has 69 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 Lebanon's threatened species have declining populations?
129 of Lebanon'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 Lebanon compare to other countries for threatened species?
Lebanon ranks #105 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.51% 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 Lebanon 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 Lebanon profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.