Oman

163 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

163

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

32

Highest risk

Endangered

53

Very high risk

Vulnerable

78

High risk

Declining

63%

102 species

Category Breakdown
CR 32
EN 53
VU 78
CR: 32
EN: 53
VU: 78

Critically Endangered

3220%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

5333%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

7848%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 163 species

Species by Group
🐟

fishes

66

66 threatened

🐦

birds

26

26 threatened

🪸

corals

19

19 threatened

🦗

insects

14

14 threatened

🌱

plants

13

13 threatened

🐾

mammals

9

9 threatened

🐢

reptiles

5

5 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

5

5 threatened

🐚

molluscs

4

4 threatened

🍄

fungi

1

1 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.29%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#150

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

7

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources77 species
2.Logging & wood harvesting46 species
3.Habitat shifting & alteration34 species
4.Annual & perennial non-timber crops34 species
5.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)33 species
6.Housing & urban areas26 species
7.Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals23 species
8.Other ecosystem modifications23 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). Oman: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/OM

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 Oman?
Oman has 163 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 32 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 Oman have?
Of the 163 threatened species in Oman, 32 are Critically Endangered, 53 are Endangered, and 78 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Oman?
Among the 32 Critically Endangered species in Oman, Black Teatfish (Holothuria nobilis) 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 Oman?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Oman. 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 Oman?
The most affected groups in Oman, by number of threatened species, are fishes (66), birds (26), and corals (19). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Oman?
The leading threats to threatened species in Oman are fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, logging & wood harvesting, habitat shifting & alteration, 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 Oman?
Oman has 7 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 Oman's threatened species have declining populations?
102 of Oman'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 Oman compare to other countries for threatened species?
Oman ranks #150 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.29% 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 Oman 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 Oman profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.