Mongolia

297 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

297

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

48

Highest risk

Endangered

90

Very high risk

Vulnerable

159

High risk

Declining

15%

45 species

Category Breakdown
CR 48
EN 90
VU 159
CR: 48
EN: 90
VU: 159

Critically Endangered

4816%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

9030%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

15954%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 297 species

Species by Group
🦗

insects

190

190 threatened

🐦

birds

39

39 threatened

🌱

plants

26

26 threatened

🐾

mammals

15

15 threatened

🍄

fungi

12

12 threatened

🕷️

arachnids

6

6 threatened

🐟

fishes

5

5 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

2

2 threatened

🐸

amphibians

1

1 threatened

🐚

molluscs

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.53%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#101

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

1

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals34 species
2.Logging & wood harvesting31 species
3.Urban development and infrastructure expansion28 species
4.Annual & perennial non-timber crops28 species
5.Habitat fragmentation26 species
6.Livestock farming & ranching21 species
7.Agricultural intensification21 species
8.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources20 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). Mongolia: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/MN

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 Mongolia?
Mongolia has 297 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 48 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 Mongolia have?
Of the 297 threatened species in Mongolia, 48 are Critically Endangered, 90 are Endangered, and 159 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Mongolia?
Among the 48 Critically Endangered species in Mongolia, Nicrophorus interruptus 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 Mongolia?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Mongolia. 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 Mongolia?
The most affected groups in Mongolia, by number of threatened species, are insects (190), birds (39), and plants (26). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Mongolia?
The leading threats to threatened species in Mongolia are hunting & trapping terrestrial animals, logging & wood harvesting, urban development and infrastructure expansion, and annual & perennial non-timber crops. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Mongolia?
Mongolia 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 Mongolia's threatened species have declining populations?
45 of Mongolia'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 Mongolia compare to other countries for threatened species?
Mongolia ranks #101 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.53% 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 Mongolia 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 Mongolia profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.