Philippines

1,890 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

1,890

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

464

Highest risk

Endangered

794

Very high risk

Vulnerable

632

High risk

Declining

85%

1,606 species

Category Breakdown
CR 464
EN 794
VU 632
CR: 464
EN: 794
VU: 632

Critically Endangered

46425%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

79442%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

63233%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 1,890 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

45

45 threatened

🐦

birds

88

88 threatened

🐢

reptiles

31

31 threatened

🐸

amphibians

29

29 threatened

🐟

fishes

176

176 threatened

🦗

insects

157

157 threatened

🌱

plants

1,214

1214 threatened

Global Share

3.46%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#12

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

1,404

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Logging & wood harvesting1,380 species
2.Annual & perennial non-timber crops1,237 species
3.Housing & urban areas877 species
4.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources722 species
5.Shifting agriculture717 species
6.Mining & quarrying241 species
7.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)183 species
8.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases158 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). Philippines: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/PH

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 Philippines?
Philippines has 1,890 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 464 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 Philippines?
Among the 464 Critically Endangered species in Philippines, Sulcosticta viticula 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 Philippines?
Protected area coverage for Philippines is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.