Mozambique

572 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

572

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

88

Highest risk

Endangered

207

Very high risk

Vulnerable

277

High risk

Declining

55%

313 species

Category Breakdown
CR 88
EN 207
VU 277
CR: 88
EN: 207
VU: 277

Critically Endangered

8815%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

20736%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

27748%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 572 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

15

15 threatened

🐦

birds

28

28 threatened

🐢

reptiles

15

15 threatened

🐸

amphibians

13

13 threatened

🐟

fishes

120

120 threatened

🦗

insects

21

21 threatened

🌱

plants

327

327 threatened

Global Share

1.05%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#66

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

130

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Annual & perennial non-timber crops307 species
2.Logging & wood harvesting224 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 572 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 88 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 Mozambique?
Among the 88 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 CR species is filterable on the country page.
What protected areas exist in Mozambique?
Protected area coverage for Mozambique is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.