Liberia

302 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

302

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

51

Highest risk

Endangered

107

Very high risk

Vulnerable

144

High risk

Declining

57%

172 species

Category Breakdown
CR 51
EN 107
VU 144
CR: 51
EN: 107
VU: 144

Critically Endangered

5117%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

10735%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

14448%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 302 species

Species by Group
🌱

plants

142

142 threatened

🐟

fishes

87

87 threatened

🐾

mammals

26

26 threatened

🐦

birds

14

14 threatened

🐚

molluscs

7

7 threatened

🐢

reptiles

6

6 threatened

🐸

amphibians

6

6 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

6

6 threatened

🦗

insects

4

4 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

3

3 threatened

🪸

corals

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.54%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#98

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

61

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Logging & wood harvesting208 species
2.Annual & perennial non-timber crops201 species
3.Mining & quarrying151 species
4.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources115 species
5.Housing & urban areas97 species
6.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)62 species
7.Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals45 species
8.Roads & railroads36 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: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/LR

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?
Liberia has 302 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 51 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 have?
Of the 302 threatened species in Liberia, 51 are Critically Endangered, 107 are Endangered, and 144 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Liberia?
Among the 51 Critically Endangered species in Liberia, Callopanchax monroviae 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?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Liberia. 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?
The most affected groups in Liberia, by number of threatened species, are plants (142), fishes (87), and mammals (26). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Liberia?
The leading threats to threatened species in Liberia are logging & wood harvesting, annual & perennial non-timber crops, mining & quarrying, and fishing & harvesting aquatic resources. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Liberia?
Liberia has 61 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 Liberia's threatened species have declining populations?
172 of Liberia'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 compare to other countries for threatened species?
Liberia ranks #98 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.54% 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 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 profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.