Malaysia

2,070 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

2,070

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

329

Highest risk

Endangered

674

Very high risk

Vulnerable

1,067

High risk

Declining

58%

1,200 species

Category Breakdown
CR 329
EN 674
VU 1067
CR: 329
EN: 674
VU: 1,067

Critically Endangered

32916%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

67433%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

1,06752%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 2,070 species

Species by Group
🌱

plants

1,321

1321 threatened

🐟

fishes

216

216 threatened

🐾

mammals

85

85 threatened

🦗

insects

82

82 threatened

🐦

birds

76

76 threatened

🪸

corals

76

76 threatened

🐢

reptiles

60

60 threatened

🐚

molluscs

49

49 threatened

🐸

amphibians

44

44 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

38

38 threatened

🍄

fungi

15

15 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

7

7 threatened

🕷️

arachnids

2

2 threatened

Global Share

3.71%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#8

of 253 countries

Endemic Threatened

838

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Logging & wood harvesting1,186 species
2.Annual & perennial non-timber crops1,065 species
3.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources415 species
4.Housing & urban areas396 species
5.Habitat shifting & alteration249 species
6.Roads & railroads246 species
7.Fire & fire suppression204 species
8.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)192 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). Malaysia: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/MY

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 Malaysia?
Malaysia has 2,070 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 329 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 Malaysia have?
Of the 2,070 threatened species in Malaysia, 329 are Critically Endangered, 674 are Endangered, and 1,067 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Malaysia?
Among the 329 Critically Endangered species in Malaysia, Monoon glabrum 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 Malaysia?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Malaysia. 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 Malaysia?
The most affected groups in Malaysia, by number of threatened species, are plants (1,321), fishes (216), and mammals (85). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Malaysia?
The leading threats to threatened species in Malaysia 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 Malaysia?
Malaysia has 838 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 Malaysia's threatened species have declining populations?
1,200 of Malaysia'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 Malaysia compare to other countries for threatened species?
Malaysia ranks #8 of 253 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 3.71% 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 Malaysia 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 Malaysia profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.