Nicaragua

284 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

284

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

48

Highest risk

Endangered

102

Very high risk

Vulnerable

134

High risk

Declining

45%

128 species

Category Breakdown
CR 48
EN 102
VU 134
CR: 48
EN: 102
VU: 134

Critically Endangered

4817%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

10236%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

13447%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 284 species

Species by Group
🌱

plants

157

157 threatened

🐟

fishes

44

44 threatened

🐦

birds

17

17 threatened

🐸

amphibians

14

14 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

13

13 threatened

🐾

mammals

9

9 threatened

🐢

reptiles

8

8 threatened

🦗

insects

8

8 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

7

7 threatened

🍄

fungi

4

4 threatened

🪸

corals

2

2 threatened

🐚

molluscs

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.51%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#106

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

39

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Annual & perennial non-timber crops160 species
2.Logging & wood harvesting140 species
3.Livestock farming & ranching48 species
4.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources45 species
5.Habitat shifting & alteration40 species
6.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases29 species
7.Housing & urban areas27 species
8.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)23 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). Nicaragua: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/NI

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 Nicaragua?
Nicaragua has 284 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 48 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 Nicaragua have?
Of the 284 threatened species in Nicaragua, 48 are Critically Endangered, 102 are Endangered, and 134 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Nicaragua?
Among the 48 Critically Endangered species in Nicaragua, Morimus asper 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 Nicaragua?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Nicaragua. 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 Nicaragua?
The most affected groups in Nicaragua, by number of threatened species, are plants (157), fishes (44), and birds (17). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Nicaragua?
The leading threats to threatened species in Nicaragua are annual & perennial non-timber crops, logging & wood harvesting, livestock farming & ranching, and fishing & harvesting aquatic resources. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Nicaragua?
Nicaragua has 39 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 Nicaragua's threatened species have declining populations?
128 of Nicaragua'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 Nicaragua compare to other countries for threatened species?
Nicaragua ranks #106 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.51% 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 Nicaragua 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 Nicaragua profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.