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
🐾

mammals

7

7 threatened

🐦

birds

15

15 threatened

🐢

reptiles

8

8 threatened

🐸

amphibians

1

1 threatened

🐟

fishes

23

23 threatened

🦗

insects

80

80 threatened

🌱

plants

131

131 threatened

Global Share

0.52%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#106

of 277 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 in the SpeciesRadar database — 55 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 Lebanon?
Among the 55 Critically Endangered species in Lebanon, stortapetserarbi (Megachile lagopoda) 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 Lebanon?
Protected area coverage for Lebanon is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.