Nicaragua

287 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

287

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

48

Highest risk

Endangered

102

Very high risk

Vulnerable

137

High risk

Declining

46%

131 species

Category Breakdown
CR 48
EN 102
VU 137
CR: 48
EN: 102
VU: 137

Critically Endangered

4817%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

10236%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

13748%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 287 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

9

9 threatened

🐦

birds

17

17 threatened

🐢

reptiles

8

8 threatened

🐸

amphibians

14

14 threatened

🐟

fishes

44

44 threatened

🦗

insects

8

8 threatened

🌱

plants

160

160 threatened

Global Share

0.53%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#105

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

39

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Annual & perennial non-timber crops163 species
2.Logging & wood harvesting143 species
3.Livestock farming & ranching49 species
4.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources45 species
5.Habitat shifting & alteration40 species
6.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases29 species
7.Housing & urban areas28 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 287 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 48 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 Nicaragua?
Among the 48 Critically Endangered species in Nicaragua, Lamie bûcheron (Morimus asper) 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 Nicaragua?
Protected area coverage for Nicaragua is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.