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
Species by Group
🐾

mammals

12

12 threatened

🐦

birds

20

20 threatened

🐢

reptiles

3

3 threatened

🐟

fishes

13

13 threatened

🦗

insects

8

8 threatened

🌱

plants

18

18 threatened

Global Share

0.17%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#185

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

4

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources27 species
2.Logging & wood harvesting23 species
3.Housing & urban areas19 species
4.Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals19 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 (2025). 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