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%

1,199 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
🐾

mammals

85

85 threatened

🐦

birds

76

76 threatened

🐢

reptiles

60

60 threatened

🐸

amphibians

44

44 threatened

🐟

fishes

216

216 threatened

🦗

insects

82

82 threatened

🌱

plants

1,320

1320 threatened

Global Share

3.79%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#8

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

838

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Logging & wood harvesting1,185 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 in the SpeciesRadar database — 329 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 Malaysia?
Among the 329 Critically Endangered species in Malaysia, heidesteekmier (Myrmica sulcinodis) 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 Malaysia?
Protected area coverage for Malaysia is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.