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
🐾

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.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 in the SpeciesRadar database — 23 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 Libya?
Among the 23 Critically Endangered species in Libya, Ådselgraver (Nicrophorus interruptus) 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 Libya?
Protected area coverage for Libya is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.