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
🦗

insects

32

32 threatened

🐦

birds

19

19 threatened

🐟

fishes

17

17 threatened

🐚

molluscs

14

14 threatened

🌱

plants

13

13 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

6

6 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

5

5 threatened

🍄

fungi

2

2 threatened

🐾

mammals

1

1 threatened

🐢

reptiles

1

1 threatened

🪸

corals

1

1 threatened

🕷️

arachnids

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.20%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#172

of 250 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 on SpeciesRadar — 27 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 Malta have?
Of the 112 threatened species in Malta, 27 are Critically Endangered, 23 are Endangered, and 62 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
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 Critically Endangered species is filterable on the Species tab.
What protected areas exist in Malta?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Malta. 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 Malta?
The most affected groups in Malta, by number of threatened species, are insects (32), birds (19), and fishes (17). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Malta?
The leading threats to threatened species in Malta are fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, urban development and infrastructure expansion, logging & wood harvesting, and hunting & trapping terrestrial animals. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Malta?
Malta 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 Malta's threatened species have declining populations?
26 of Malta'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 Malta compare to other countries for threatened species?
Malta ranks #172 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.20% 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 Malta 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 Malta profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.