Montenegro

427 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

427

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

91

Highest risk

Endangered

140

Very high risk

Vulnerable

196

High risk

Declining

13%

56 species

Category Breakdown
CR 91
EN 140
VU 196
CR: 91
EN: 140
VU: 196

Critically Endangered

9121%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

14033%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

19646%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 427 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

6

6 threatened

🐦

birds

20

20 threatened

🐢

reptiles

3

3 threatened

🐸

amphibians

6

6 threatened

🐟

fishes

25

25 threatened

🦗

insects

236

236 threatened

🌱

plants

46

46 threatened

Global Share

0.78%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#83

of 277 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 in the SpeciesRadar database — 91 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 Montenegro?
Among the 91 Critically Endangered species in Montenegro, 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 Montenegro?
Protected area coverage for Montenegro is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.