Luxembourg

759 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

759

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

129

Highest risk

Endangered

209

Very high risk

Vulnerable

421

High risk

Declining

2%

14 species

Category Breakdown
CR 129
EN 209
VU 421
CR: 129
EN: 209
VU: 421

Critically Endangered

12917%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

20928%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

42155%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 759 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

2

2 threatened

🐦

birds

13

13 threatened

🐸

amphibians

3

3 threatened

🦗

insects

516

516 threatened

🌱

plants

62

62 threatened

Global Share

1.39%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#55

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

0

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Urban development and infrastructure expansion85 species
2.Habitat fragmentation84 species
3.Agricultural intensification and pesticide use82 species
4.Agricultural intensification78 species
5.Habitat loss and fragmentation65 species
6.Habitat loss from agricultural intensification53 species
7.Urban and residential development45 species
8.Water pollution from agricultural runoff39 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). Luxembourg: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/LU

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 Luxembourg?
Luxembourg has 759 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 129 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 Luxembourg?
Among the 129 Critically Endangered species in Luxembourg, Fil de fer (Lymexylon navale) 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 Luxembourg?
Protected area coverage for Luxembourg is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.