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%

353 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
🌱

plants

247

247 threatened

🐟

fishes

89

89 threatened

🐦

birds

69

69 threatened

🐾

mammals

63

63 threatened

🐢

reptiles

39

39 threatened

🐸

amphibians

18

18 threatened

🪸

corals

16

16 threatened

🦗

insects

13

13 threatened

🐚

molluscs

5

5 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

5

5 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

2

2 threatened

Global Share

1.02%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#69

of 253 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 on SpeciesRadar — 102 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 Myanmar have?
Of the 566 threatened species in Myanmar, 102 are Critically Endangered, 219 are Endangered, and 245 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Myanmar?
Among the 102 Critically Endangered species in Myanmar, Giant Clam (Tridacna gigas) 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 Myanmar?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Myanmar. 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 Myanmar?
The most affected groups in Myanmar, by number of threatened species, are plants (247), fishes (89), and birds (69). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Myanmar?
The leading threats to threatened species in Myanmar are logging & wood harvesting, annual & perennial non-timber crops, fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, and housing & urban areas. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Myanmar?
Myanmar has 75 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 Myanmar's threatened species have declining populations?
353 of Myanmar'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 Myanmar compare to other countries for threatened species?
Myanmar ranks #69 of 253 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 1.02% 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 Myanmar 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 Myanmar profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.