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
🐾

mammals

15

15 threatened

🐦

birds

39

39 threatened

🐸

amphibians

1

1 threatened

🐟

fishes

5

5 threatened

🦗

insects

190

190 threatened

🌱

plants

26

26 threatened

Global Share

0.54%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#102

of 277 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 in the SpeciesRadar database — 48 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 Mongolia?
Among the 48 Critically Endangered species in Mongolia, Ådselgraver (Nicrophorus interruptus) 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 Mongolia?
Protected area coverage for Mongolia is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.