Oman

163 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

163

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

30

Highest risk

Endangered

56

Very high risk

Vulnerable

77

High risk

Declining

61%

100 species

Category Breakdown
CR 30
EN 56
VU 77
CR: 30
EN: 56
VU: 77

Critically Endangered

3018%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

5634%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

7747%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 163 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

9

9 threatened

🐦

birds

26

26 threatened

🐢

reptiles

5

5 threatened

🐟

fishes

66

66 threatened

🦗

insects

14

14 threatened

🌱

plants

13

13 threatened

Global Share

0.30%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#151

of 277 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 in the SpeciesRadar database — 30 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 Oman?
Among the 30 Critically Endangered species in Oman, Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus) 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 Oman?
Protected area coverage for Oman is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.