Latvia

576 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

576

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

114

Highest risk

Endangered

154

Very high risk

Vulnerable

308

High risk

Declining

4%

23 species

Category Breakdown
CR 114
EN 154
VU 308
CR: 114
EN: 154
VU: 308

Critically Endangered

11420%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

15427%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

30853%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 576 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

2

2 threatened

🐦

birds

19

19 threatened

🐸

amphibians

3

3 threatened

🐟

fishes

1

1 threatened

🦗

insects

390

390 threatened

🌱

plants

59

59 threatened

Global Share

1.05%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#65

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

0

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Habitat fragmentation67 species
2.Agricultural intensification57 species
3.Urban development and infrastructure expansion51 species
4.Agricultural intensification and pesticide use50 species
5.Habitat loss and fragmentation47 species
6.Coastal development and urbanization29 species
7.Water pollution from agricultural runoff27 species
8.Urban development and habitat fragmentation27 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). Latvia: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/LV

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 Latvia?
Latvia has 576 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 114 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 Latvia?
Among the 114 Critically Endangered species in Latvia, 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 Latvia?
Protected area coverage for Latvia is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.