Malaya

2,075 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

2,075

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

329

Highest risk

Endangered

674

Very high risk

Vulnerable

1,072

High risk

Declining

58%

1,200 species

Category Breakdown
CR 329
EN 674
VU 1072
CR: 329
EN: 674
VU: 1,072

Critically Endangered

32916%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

67432%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

1,07252%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 2,075 species

Species by Group
🌱

plants

1,325

1325 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

3.72%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#7

of 248 countries

Endemic Threatened

840

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). Malaya: 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 Malaya?
Malaya has 2,075 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 Malaya have?
Of the 2,075 threatened species in Malaya, 329 are Critically Endangered, 674 are Endangered, and 1,072 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Malaya?
Among the 329 Critically Endangered species in Malaya, 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 Malaya?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Malaya. 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 Malaya?
The most affected groups in Malaya, by number of threatened species, are plants (1,325), fishes (216), and mammals (85). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Malaya?
The leading threats to threatened species in Malaya 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 Malaya?
Malaya has 840 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 Malaya's threatened species have declining populations?
1,200 of Malaya'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 Malaya compare to other countries for threatened species?
Malaya ranks #7 of 248 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 3.72% 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 Malaya 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 Malaya profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.