Libya

94 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

94

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

23

Highest risk

Endangered

23

Very high risk

Vulnerable

48

High risk

Declining

48%

45 species

Category Breakdown
CR 23
EN 23
VU 48
CR: 23
EN: 23
VU: 48

Critically Endangered

2324%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

2324%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

4851%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 94 species

Species by Group
🐦

birds

20

20 threatened

🌱

plants

18

18 threatened

🐟

fishes

13

13 threatened

🐾

mammals

12

12 threatened

🐚

molluscs

9

9 threatened

🦗

insects

8

8 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

5

5 threatened

🐢

reptiles

3

3 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

3

3 threatened

🍄

fungi

2

2 threatened

🪸

corals

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.17%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#184

of 253 countries

Endemic Threatened

4

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources27 species
2.Logging & wood harvesting23 species
3.Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals19 species
4.Housing & urban areas19 species
5.Livestock farming & ranching18 species
6.Annual & perennial non-timber crops17 species
7.Recreational activities13 species
8.Habitat shifting & alteration12 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). Libya: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/LY

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 Libya?
Libya has 94 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 23 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 Libya have?
Of the 94 threatened species in Libya, 23 are Critically Endangered, 23 are Endangered, and 48 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Libya?
Among the 23 Critically Endangered species in Libya, Nicrophorus interruptus 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 Libya?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Libya. 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 Libya?
The most affected groups in Libya, by number of threatened species, are birds (20), plants (18), and fishes (13). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Libya?
The leading threats to threatened species in Libya are fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, logging & wood harvesting, hunting & trapping terrestrial animals, and housing & urban areas. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Libya?
Libya has 4 threatened species that are endemic — found nowhere else on Earth. Because their entire global population depends on this one country, they are especially vulnerable to local habitat loss.
How many of Libya's threatened species have declining populations?
45 of Libya'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 Libya compare to other countries for threatened species?
Libya ranks #184 of 253 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.17% 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 Libya 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 Libya profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.