New Zealand

433 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

433

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

98

Highest risk

Endangered

133

Very high risk

Vulnerable

202

High risk

Declining

47%

202 species

Category Breakdown
CR 98
EN 133
VU 202
CR: 98
EN: 133
VU: 202

Critically Endangered

9823%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

13331%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

20247%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 433 species

Species by Group
🌱

plants

97

97 threatened

🐦

birds

74

74 threatened

🐟

fishes

65

65 threatened

🐚

molluscs

46

46 threatened

🐢

reptiles

43

43 threatened

🍄

fungi

43

43 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

21

21 threatened

🦗

insects

20

20 threatened

🐾

mammals

13

13 threatened

🐸

amphibians

4

4 threatened

🪸

corals

4

4 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

2

2 threatened

🕷️

arachnids

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.78%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#82

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

202

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases184 species
2.Logging & wood harvesting99 species
3.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources96 species
4.Annual & perennial non-timber crops88 species
5.Habitat shifting & alteration60 species
6.Livestock farming & ranching56 species
7.Fire & fire suppression46 species
8.Housing & urban areas38 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). New Zealand: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/NZ

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 New Zealand?
New Zealand has 433 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 98 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 New Zealand have?
Of the 433 threatened species in New Zealand, 98 are Critically Endangered, 133 are Endangered, and 202 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in New Zealand?
Among the 98 Critically Endangered species in New Zealand, Veronica barkeri 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 New Zealand?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for New Zealand. 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 New Zealand?
The most affected groups in New Zealand, by number of threatened species, are plants (97), birds (74), and fishes (65). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in New Zealand?
The leading threats to threatened species in New Zealand are invasive non-native/alien species/diseases, logging & wood harvesting, fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, and annual & perennial non-timber crops. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in New Zealand?
New Zealand has 202 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 New Zealand's threatened species have declining populations?
202 of New Zealand'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 New Zealand compare to other countries for threatened species?
New Zealand ranks #82 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.78% 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 New Zealand 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 New Zealand profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.