Philippines

1,890 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

1,890

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

465

Highest risk

Endangered

793

Very high risk

Vulnerable

632

High risk

Declining

85%

1,607 species

Category Breakdown
CR 465
EN 793
VU 632
CR: 465
EN: 793
VU: 632

Critically Endangered

46525%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

79342%

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
🌱

plants

1,214

1214 threatened

🐟

fishes

176

176 threatened

🦗

insects

157

157 threatened

🐦

birds

88

88 threatened

🪸

corals

81

81 threatened

🐾

mammals

45

45 threatened

🐢

reptiles

31

31 threatened

🐸

amphibians

29

29 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

21

21 threatened

🐚

molluscs

17

17 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

13

13 threatened

🕷️

arachnids

10

10 threatened

🍄

fungi

8

8 threatened

Global Share

3.39%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#12

of 253 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 on SpeciesRadar — 465 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 Philippines have?
Of the 1,890 threatened species in Philippines, 465 are Critically Endangered, 793 are Endangered, and 632 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Philippines?
Among the 465 Critically Endangered species in Philippines, Cryptocarya elliptifolia 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 Philippines?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Philippines. 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 Philippines?
The most affected groups in Philippines, by number of threatened species, are plants (1,214), fishes (176), and insects (157). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Philippines?
The leading threats to threatened species in Philippines are logging & wood harvesting, annual & perennial non-timber crops, housing & urban areas, and fishing & harvesting aquatic resources. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Philippines?
Philippines has 1,404 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 Philippines's threatened species have declining populations?
1,607 of Philippines'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 Philippines compare to other countries for threatened species?
Philippines ranks #12 of 253 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 3.39% 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 Philippines 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 Philippines profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.