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
🐾

mammals

13

13 threatened

🐦

birds

74

74 threatened

🐢

reptiles

43

43 threatened

🐸

amphibians

4

4 threatened

🐟

fishes

65

65 threatened

🦗

insects

20

20 threatened

🌱

plants

97

97 threatened

Global Share

0.79%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#82

of 277 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 in the SpeciesRadar database — 98 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 New Zealand?
Among the 98 Critically Endangered species in New Zealand, naken barkbock (Arhopalus ferus) 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 New Zealand?
Protected area coverage for New Zealand is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.