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
🌱

plants

87

87 threatened

🐟

fishes

54

54 threatened

🐦

birds

37

37 threatened

🦗

insects

26

26 threatened

🐾

mammals

15

15 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

12

12 threatened

🐚

molluscs

10

10 threatened

🐢

reptiles

4

4 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

2

2 threatened

🪸

corals

1

1 threatened

🕷️

arachnids

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.45%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#118

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

31

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 on SpeciesRadar — 58 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 Namibia have?
Of the 249 threatened species in Namibia, 58 are Critically Endangered, 69 are Endangered, and 122 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Namibia?
Among the 58 Critically Endangered species in Namibia, Namibcypris costata 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 Namibia?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Namibia. 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 Namibia?
The most affected groups in Namibia, by number of threatened species, are plants (87), fishes (54), and birds (37). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Namibia?
The leading threats to threatened species in Namibia are fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, hunting & trapping terrestrial animals, habitat shifting & alteration, and logging & wood harvesting. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Namibia?
Namibia has 31 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 Namibia's threatened species have declining populations?
145 of Namibia'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 Namibia compare to other countries for threatened species?
Namibia ranks #118 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.45% 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 Namibia 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 Namibia profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.