Moldova

157 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

157

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

35

Highest risk

Endangered

49

Very high risk

Vulnerable

73

High risk

Declining

15%

24 species

Category Breakdown
CR 35
EN 49
VU 73
CR: 35
EN: 49
VU: 73

Critically Endangered

3522%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

4931%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

7346%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 157 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

6

6 threatened

🐦

birds

25

25 threatened

🐢

reptiles

1

1 threatened

🐸

amphibians

1

1 threatened

🐟

fishes

3

3 threatened

🦗

insects

82

82 threatened

🌱

plants

27

27 threatened

Global Share

0.29%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#153

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

0

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Urban development and infrastructure expansion28 species
2.Annual & perennial non-timber crops16 species
3.Housing & urban areas13 species
4.Livestock farming & ranching11 species
5.Habitat shifting & alteration11 species
6.Dams & water management/use11 species
7.Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals10 species
8.Agricultural intensification10 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). Moldova: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/MD

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 Moldova?
Moldova has 157 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 35 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 Moldova?
Among the 35 Critically Endangered species in Moldova, Spanish Fly (Lytta vesicatoria) 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 Moldova?
Protected area coverage for Moldova is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.