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
🦗

insects

82

82 threatened

🌱

plants

27

27 threatened

🐦

birds

25

25 threatened

🕷️

arachnids

7

7 threatened

🐾

mammals

6

6 threatened

🐟

fishes

3

3 threatened

🐚

molluscs

2

2 threatened

🐢

reptiles

1

1 threatened

🐸

amphibians

1

1 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

1

1 threatened

🍄

fungi

1

1 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.28%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#153

of 250 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 on SpeciesRadar — 35 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 Moldova have?
Of the 157 threatened species in Moldova, 35 are Critically Endangered, 49 are Endangered, and 73 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Moldova?
Among the 35 Critically Endangered species in Moldova, Speckled Ground Squirrel (Spermophilus suslicus) 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 Moldova?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Moldova. 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 Moldova?
The most affected groups in Moldova, by number of threatened species, are insects (82), plants (27), and birds (25). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Moldova?
The leading threats to threatened species in Moldova are urban development and infrastructure expansion, annual & perennial non-timber crops, housing & urban areas, and livestock farming & ranching. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many of Moldova's threatened species have declining populations?
24 of Moldova'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 Moldova compare to other countries for threatened species?
Moldova ranks #153 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.28% 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 Moldova 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 Moldova profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.