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

🐢

reptiles

2

2 threatened

🐟

fishes

1

1 threatened

🦗

insects

2

2 threatened

🌱

plants

7

7 threatened

Global Share

0.04%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#242

of 277 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 in the SpeciesRadar database — 7 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 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 CR species is filterable on the country page.
What protected areas exist in Mali?
Protected area coverage for Mali is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.