Mali

20 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

20

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

7

Highest risk

Endangered

6

Very high risk

Vulnerable

7

High risk

Declining

20%

4 species

Category Breakdown
CR 7
EN 6
VU 7
CR: 7
EN: 6
VU: 7

Critically Endangered

735%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

630%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

735%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 20 species

Species by Group
🐦

birds

7

7 threatened

🌱

plants

7

7 threatened

🐢

reptiles

2

2 threatened

🦗

insects

2

2 threatened

🐟

fishes

1

1 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.04%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#241

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

1

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Housing & urban areas4 species
2.Annual & perennial non-timber crops3 species
3.Agricultural expansion and intensification2 species
4.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources2 species
5.Climate change affecting water levels2 species
6.Habitat shifting & alteration2 species
7.Dams & water management/use2 species
8.Habitat fragmentation2 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). Mali: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/ML

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 Mali?
Mali has 20 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 7 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 Mali have?
Of the 20 threatened species in Mali, 7 are Critically Endangered, 6 are Endangered, and 7 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Mali?
Among the 7 Critically Endangered species in Mali, Eurasian Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia) 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 Mali?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Mali. 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 Mali?
The most affected groups in Mali, by number of threatened species, are birds (7), plants (7), and reptiles (2). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Mali?
The leading threats to threatened species in Mali are housing & urban areas, annual & perennial non-timber crops, agricultural expansion and intensification, and fishing & harvesting aquatic resources. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Mali?
Mali has 1 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 Mali's threatened species have declining populations?
4 of Mali'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 Mali compare to other countries for threatened species?
Mali ranks #241 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.04% 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 Mali 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 Mali profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.