Myanmar

566 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

566

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

102

Highest risk

Endangered

219

Very high risk

Vulnerable

245

High risk

Declining

62%

352 species

Category Breakdown
CR 102
EN 219
VU 245
CR: 102
EN: 219
VU: 245

Critically Endangered

10218%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

21939%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

24543%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 566 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

63

63 threatened

🐦

birds

69

69 threatened

🐢

reptiles

38

38 threatened

🐸

amphibians

18

18 threatened

🐟

fishes

89

89 threatened

🦗

insects

13

13 threatened

🌱

plants

247

247 threatened

Global Share

1.04%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#69

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

75

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Logging & wood harvesting395 species
2.Annual & perennial non-timber crops350 species
3.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources189 species
4.Housing & urban areas154 species
5.Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals152 species
6.Roads & railroads117 species
7.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)76 species
8.Dams & water management/use71 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). Myanmar: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/MM

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 Myanmar?
Myanmar has 566 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 102 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 Myanmar?
Among the 102 Critically Endangered species in Myanmar, Long-nosed Crocodile (Gavialis gangeticus) 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 Myanmar?
Protected area coverage for Myanmar is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.