Malta

112 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

112

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

27

Highest risk

Endangered

23

Very high risk

Vulnerable

62

High risk

Declining

23%

26 species

Category Breakdown
CR 27
EN 23
VU 62
CR: 27
EN: 23
VU: 62

Critically Endangered

2724%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

2321%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

6255%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 112 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

1

1 threatened

🐦

birds

19

19 threatened

🐢

reptiles

1

1 threatened

🐟

fishes

17

17 threatened

🦗

insects

32

32 threatened

🌱

plants

13

13 threatened

Global Share

0.20%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#173

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

1

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources21 species
2.Urban development and infrastructure expansion10 species
3.Logging & wood harvesting10 species
4.Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals9 species
5.Recreational activities8 species
6.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)8 species
7.Habitat shifting & alteration8 species
8.Housing & urban areas8 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). Malta: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/MT

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 Malta?
Malta has 112 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 27 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 Malta?
Among the 27 Critically Endangered species in Malta, Trichoferus holosericeus 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 Malta?
Protected area coverage for Malta is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.