Montenegro

427 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

427

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

89

Highest risk

Endangered

138

Very high risk

Vulnerable

200

High risk

Declining

13%

55 species

Category Breakdown
CR 89
EN 138
VU 200
CR: 89
EN: 138
VU: 200

Critically Endangered

8921%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

13832%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

20047%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 427 species

Species by Group
🦗

insects

236

236 threatened

🌱

plants

46

46 threatened

🐚

molluscs

39

39 threatened

🐟

fishes

25

25 threatened

🐦

birds

20

20 threatened

🕷️

arachnids

15

15 threatened

🍄

fungi

14

14 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

11

11 threatened

🐾

mammals

6

6 threatened

🐸

amphibians

6

6 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

5

5 threatened

🐢

reptiles

3

3 threatened

🪸

corals

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.77%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#83

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

24

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Logging & wood harvesting55 species
2.Housing & urban areas54 species
3.Urban development and infrastructure expansion49 species
4.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)42 species
5.Annual & perennial non-timber crops41 species
6.Habitat shifting & alteration40 species
7.Agricultural & forestry effluents40 species
8.Recreational activities39 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). Montenegro: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/ME

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 Montenegro?
Montenegro has 427 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 89 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 Montenegro have?
Of the 427 threatened species in Montenegro, 89 are Critically Endangered, 138 are Endangered, and 200 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Montenegro?
Among the 89 Critically Endangered species in Montenegro, Microcondylaea bonellii 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 Montenegro?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Montenegro. 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 Montenegro?
The most affected groups in Montenegro, by number of threatened species, are insects (236), plants (46), and molluscs (39). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Montenegro?
The leading threats to threatened species in Montenegro are logging & wood harvesting, housing & urban areas, urban development and infrastructure expansion, and type unknown/unrecorded (pollution). Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Montenegro?
Montenegro has 24 threatened species that are endemic — found nowhere else on Earth. Because their entire global population depends on this one country, they are especially vulnerable to local habitat loss.
How many of Montenegro's threatened species have declining populations?
55 of Montenegro'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 Montenegro compare to other countries for threatened species?
Montenegro ranks #83 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.77% 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 Montenegro 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 Montenegro profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.