Mozambique

573 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

573

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

91

Highest risk

Endangered

203

Very high risk

Vulnerable

279

High risk

Declining

55%

314 species

Category Breakdown
CR 91
EN 203
VU 279
CR: 91
EN: 203
VU: 279

Critically Endangered

9116%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

20335%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

27949%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 573 species

Species by Group
🌱

plants

328

328 threatened

🐟

fishes

120

120 threatened

🐦

birds

28

28 threatened

🦗

insects

21

21 threatened

🐾

mammals

15

15 threatened

🐢

reptiles

15

15 threatened

🐸

amphibians

13

13 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

11

11 threatened

🪸

corals

10

10 threatened

🐚

molluscs

8

8 threatened

🍄

fungi

2

2 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

1

1 threatened

🕷️

arachnids

1

1 threatened

Global Share

1.03%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#66

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

132

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Annual & perennial non-timber crops308 species
2.Logging & wood harvesting225 species
3.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources186 species
4.Fire & fire suppression126 species
5.Housing & urban areas118 species
6.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases80 species
7.Mining & quarrying78 species
8.Livestock farming & ranching62 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). Mozambique: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/MZ

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 Mozambique?
Mozambique has 573 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 91 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 Mozambique have?
Of the 573 threatened species in Mozambique, 91 are Critically Endangered, 203 are Endangered, and 279 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Mozambique?
Among the 91 Critically Endangered species in Mozambique, Germany small dung beetle (Rhyssemus germanus) 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 Mozambique?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Mozambique. 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 Mozambique?
The most affected groups in Mozambique, by number of threatened species, are plants (328), fishes (120), and birds (28). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Mozambique?
The leading threats to threatened species in Mozambique are annual & perennial non-timber crops, logging & wood harvesting, fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, and fire & fire suppression. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Mozambique?
Mozambique has 132 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 Mozambique's threatened species have declining populations?
314 of Mozambique'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 Mozambique compare to other countries for threatened species?
Mozambique ranks #66 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 1.03% 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 Mozambique 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 Mozambique profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.