Monaco

41 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

41

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

6

Highest risk

Endangered

10

Very high risk

Vulnerable

25

High risk

Declining

34%

14 species

Category Breakdown
CR 6
EN 10
VU 25
CR: 6
EN: 10
VU: 25

Critically Endangered

615%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

1024%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

2561%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 41 species

Species by Group
🦗

insects

9

9 threatened

🐟

fishes

7

7 threatened

🌱

plants

6

6 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

5

5 threatened

🐚

molluscs

5

5 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

3

3 threatened

🐢

reptiles

2

2 threatened

🪸

corals

2

2 threatened

🐾

mammals

1

1 threatened

🐦

birds

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.07%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#217

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

0

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources10 species
2.Logging & wood harvesting8 species
3.Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals6 species
4.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)6 species
5.Housing & urban areas6 species
6.Marine & freshwater aquaculture5 species
7.Habitat shifting & alteration5 species
8.Annual & perennial non-timber crops5 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). Monaco: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/MC

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 Monaco?
Monaco has 41 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 6 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 Monaco have?
Of the 41 threatened species in Monaco, 6 are Critically Endangered, 10 are Endangered, and 25 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Monaco?
Among the 6 Critically Endangered species in Monaco, Spinetail Devil Ray (Mobula mobular) 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 Monaco?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Monaco. 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 Monaco?
The most affected groups in Monaco, by number of threatened species, are insects (9), fishes (7), and plants (6). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Monaco?
The leading threats to threatened species in Monaco are fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, logging & wood harvesting, hunting & trapping terrestrial animals, and type unknown/unrecorded (pollution). Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many of Monaco's threatened species have declining populations?
14 of Monaco'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 Monaco compare to other countries for threatened species?
Monaco ranks #217 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.07% 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 Monaco 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 Monaco profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.