Liberia; Ivory Coast

263 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

263

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

46

Highest risk

Endangered

68

Very high risk

Vulnerable

149

High risk

Declining

2%

4 species

Category Breakdown
CR 46
EN 68
VU 149
CR: 46
EN: 68
VU: 149

Critically Endangered

4617%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

6826%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

14957%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 263 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

2

2 threatened

🐦

birds

4

4 threatened

🐸

amphibians

2

2 threatened

🦗

insects

202

202 threatened

🌱

plants

33

33 threatened

Global Share

0.48%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#113

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

0

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Urban development and infrastructure expansion42 species
2.Agricultural intensification and pesticide use31 species
3.Habitat fragmentation28 species
4.Habitat loss and fragmentation28 species
5.Agricultural intensification25 species
6.Habitat loss from agricultural intensification18 species
7.Water pollution from agricultural runoff14 species
8.Light pollution disrupting nocturnal behavior13 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). Liberia; Ivory Coast: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/LI

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 Liberia; Ivory Coast?
Liberia; Ivory Coast has 263 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 46 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 Liberia; Ivory Coast?
Among the 46 Critically Endangered species in Liberia; Ivory Coast, Rhagie nez-de-clown (Dinoptera collaris) 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 Liberia; Ivory Coast?
Protected area coverage for Liberia; Ivory Coast is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.