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
🦗

insects

390

390 threatened

🌱

plants

59

59 threatened

🕷️

arachnids

50

50 threatened

🍄

fungi

36

36 threatened

🐦

birds

19

19 threatened

🐚

molluscs

8

8 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

5

5 threatened

🐸

amphibians

3

3 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

3

3 threatened

🐾

mammals

2

2 threatened

🐟

fishes

1

1 threatened

Global Share

1.03%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#65

of 250 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 on SpeciesRadar — 114 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 Latvia have?
Of the 576 threatened species in Latvia, 114 are Critically Endangered, 154 are Endangered, and 308 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Latvia?
Among the 114 Critically Endangered species in Latvia, 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 Latvia?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Latvia. 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 Latvia?
The most affected groups in Latvia, by number of threatened species, are insects (390), plants (59), and arachnids (50). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Latvia?
The leading threats to threatened species in Latvia are habitat fragmentation, agricultural intensification, urban development and infrastructure expansion, and agricultural intensification and pesticide use. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many of Latvia's threatened species have declining populations?
23 of Latvia'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 Latvia compare to other countries for threatened species?
Latvia ranks #65 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 1.03% 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 Latvia 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 Latvia profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.