Papua New Guinea

1,148 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

1,148

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

271

Highest risk

Endangered

484

Very high risk

Vulnerable

393

High risk

Declining

42%

485 species

Category Breakdown
CR 271
EN 484
VU 393
CR: 271
EN: 484
VU: 393

Critically Endangered

27124%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

48442%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

39334%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 1,148 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

51

51 threatened

🐦

birds

34

34 threatened

🐢

reptiles

11

11 threatened

🐸

amphibians

28

28 threatened

🐟

fishes

130

130 threatened

🦗

insects

14

14 threatened

🌱

plants

736

736 threatened

Global Share

2.10%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#37

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

693

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Logging & wood harvesting745 species
2.Annual & perennial non-timber crops606 species
3.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources311 species
4.Mining & quarrying169 species
5.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases163 species
6.Habitat shifting & alteration153 species
7.Housing & urban areas131 species
8.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)120 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). Papua New Guinea: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/PG

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 Papua New Guinea?
Papua New Guinea has 1,148 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 271 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 Papua New Guinea?
Among the 271 Critically Endangered species in Papua New Guinea, Selysioneura drymobia 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 Papua New Guinea?
Protected area coverage for Papua New Guinea is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.