Lithuania

603 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

603

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

116

Highest risk

Endangered

157

Very high risk

Vulnerable

330

High risk

Declining

3%

19 species

Category Breakdown
CR 116
EN 157
VU 330
CR: 116
EN: 157
VU: 330

Critically Endangered

11619%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

15726%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

33055%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 603 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

4

4 threatened

🐦

birds

23

23 threatened

🐸

amphibians

2

2 threatened

🦗

insects

429

429 threatened

🌱

plants

47

47 threatened

Global Share

1.10%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#63

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

0

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Urban development and infrastructure expansion65 species
2.Agricultural intensification61 species
3.Habitat loss and fragmentation55 species
4.Habitat fragmentation54 species
5.Agricultural intensification and pesticide use52 species
6.Habitat loss from agricultural intensification35 species
7.Urban and residential development31 species
8.Water pollution from agricultural runoff27 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). Lithuania: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/LT

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 Lithuania?
Lithuania has 603 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 116 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 Lithuania?
Among the 116 Critically Endangered species in Lithuania, skuggkejsarfoting (Megaphyllum sjaelandicum) 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 Lithuania?
Protected area coverage for Lithuania is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.