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%

20 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
🦗

insects

429

429 threatened

🕷️

arachnids

59

59 threatened

🌱

plants

47

47 threatened

🍄

fungi

27

27 threatened

🐦

birds

23

23 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

6

6 threatened

🐾

mammals

4

4 threatened

🐚

molluscs

4

4 threatened

🐸

amphibians

2

2 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

2

2 threatened

Global Share

1.08%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#63

of 250 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 on SpeciesRadar — 116 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 Lithuania have?
Of the 603 threatened species in Lithuania, 116 are Critically Endangered, 157 are Endangered, and 330 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Lithuania?
Among the 116 Critically Endangered species in Lithuania, Megaphyllum sjaelandicum 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 Lithuania?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Lithuania. 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 Lithuania?
The most affected groups in Lithuania, by number of threatened species, are insects (429), arachnids (59), and plants (47). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Lithuania?
The leading threats to threatened species in Lithuania are urban development and infrastructure expansion, agricultural intensification, habitat loss and fragmentation, and habitat fragmentation. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many of Lithuania's threatened species have declining populations?
20 of Lithuania'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 Lithuania compare to other countries for threatened species?
Lithuania ranks #63 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 1.08% 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 Lithuania 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 Lithuania profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.