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
🦗

insects

202

202 threatened

🌱

plants

33

33 threatened

🍄

fungi

7

7 threatened

🕷️

arachnids

5

5 threatened

🐦

birds

4

4 threatened

🐚

molluscs

4

4 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

3

3 threatened

🐾

mammals

2

2 threatened

🐸

amphibians

2

2 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.47%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#112

of 250 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 on SpeciesRadar — 46 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 Liberia; Ivory Coast have?
Of the 263 threatened species in Liberia; Ivory Coast, 46 are Critically Endangered, 68 are Endangered, and 149 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Liberia; Ivory Coast?
Among the 46 Critically Endangered species in Liberia; Ivory Coast, Prostomis mandibularis 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 Liberia; Ivory Coast?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Liberia; Ivory Coast. 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 Liberia; Ivory Coast?
The most affected groups in Liberia; Ivory Coast, by number of threatened species, are insects (202), plants (33), and fungi (7). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Liberia; Ivory Coast?
The leading threats to threatened species in Liberia; Ivory Coast are urban development and infrastructure expansion, agricultural intensification and pesticide use, habitat fragmentation, and habitat loss and fragmentation. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many of Liberia; Ivory Coast's threatened species have declining populations?
4 of Liberia; Ivory Coast'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 Liberia; Ivory Coast compare to other countries for threatened species?
Liberia; Ivory Coast ranks #112 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.47% 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 Liberia; Ivory Coast 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 Liberia; Ivory Coast profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.