Name: North Macedonia Biodiversity Dashboard
Creator: SpeciesRadar

Question 1

How many threatened species are in North Macedonia?

Accepted Answer

North Macedonia has 443 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 91 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.

Question 2

How many Critically Endangered, Endangered, and Vulnerable species does North Macedonia have?

Accepted Answer

Of the 443 threatened species in North Macedonia, 91 are Critically Endangered, 142 are Endangered, and 210 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.

Question 3

What is the most endangered species in North Macedonia?

Accepted Answer

Among the 91 Critically Endangered species in North Macedonia, Vardar Streber (Zingel balcanicus) 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.

Question 4

What protected areas exist in North Macedonia?

Accepted Answer

SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for North Macedonia. Where available, protected-area data is drawn from the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national designations.

Question 5

Which animal and plant groups are most threatened in North Macedonia?

Accepted Answer

The most affected groups in North Macedonia, by number of threatened species, are insects (237), molluscs (81), and plants (42). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.

Question 6

What are the biggest threats to wildlife in North Macedonia?

Accepted Answer

The leading threats to threatened species in North Macedonia are type unknown/unrecorded (pollution), annual & perennial non-timber crops, logging & wood harvesting, and housing & urban areas. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.

Question 7

How many threatened species are found only in North Macedonia?

Accepted Answer

North Macedonia has 33 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.

Question 8

How many of North Macedonia's threatened species have declining populations?

Accepted Answer

56 of North Macedonia's threatened species have populations that are still declining. Reversing these trends is the central focus of the conservation work the country dashboard tracks.

Question 9

How does North Macedonia compare to other countries for threatened species?

Accepted Answer

North Macedonia ranks #81 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.79% of all threatened species tracked worldwide. Threat is geographically concentrated, so a high rank reflects both rich biodiversity and intense pressure on it.

Question 10

Where does the data for North Macedonia come from, and can I download it?

Accepted Answer

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 North Macedonia profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.

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