Namibia

249 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

249

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

58

Highest risk

Endangered

69

Very high risk

Vulnerable

122

High risk

Declining

58%

145 species

Category Breakdown
CR 58
EN 69
VU 122
CR: 58
EN: 69
VU: 122

Critically Endangered

5823%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

6928%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

12249%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 249 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

15

15 threatened

🐦

birds

37

37 threatened

🐢

reptiles

4

4 threatened

🐟

fishes

54

54 threatened

🦗

insects

26

26 threatened

🌱

plants

87

87 threatened

Global Share

0.46%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#119

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

30

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources105 species
2.Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals80 species
3.Habitat shifting & alteration76 species
4.Logging & wood harvesting68 species
5.Mining & quarrying55 species
6.Annual & perennial non-timber crops47 species
7.Livestock farming & ranching43 species
8.Housing & urban areas43 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). Namibia: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/NA

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 Namibia?
Namibia has 249 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 58 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 Namibia?
Among the 58 Critically Endangered species in Namibia, Pseudosaga maraisi 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 Namibia?
Protected area coverage for Namibia is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.