Pakistan

287 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

287

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

57

Highest risk

Endangered

87

Very high risk

Vulnerable

143

High risk

Declining

60%

173 species

Category Breakdown
CR 57
EN 87
VU 143
CR: 57
EN: 87
VU: 143

Critically Endangered

5720%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

8730%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

14350%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 287 species

Species by Group
🐟

fishes

94

94 threatened

🌱

plants

48

48 threatened

🐦

birds

46

46 threatened

🦗

insects

39

39 threatened

🐾

mammals

24

24 threatened

🐢

reptiles

14

14 threatened

🍄

fungi

10

10 threatened

🪸

corals

5

5 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

2

2 threatened

🕷️

arachnids

2

2 threatened

🐸

amphibians

1

1 threatened

🐚

molluscs

1

1 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.51%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#103

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

22

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources111 species
2.Logging & wood harvesting92 species
3.Annual & perennial non-timber crops77 species
4.Housing & urban areas59 species
5.Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals59 species
6.Dams & water management/use55 species
7.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)48 species
8.Livestock farming & ranching47 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). Pakistan: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/PK

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 Pakistan?
Pakistan has 287 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 57 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 Pakistan have?
Of the 287 threatened species in Pakistan, 57 are Critically Endangered, 87 are Endangered, and 143 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Pakistan?
Among the 57 Critically Endangered species in Pakistan, Smicronyx jungermanniae 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 Pakistan?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Pakistan. 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 Pakistan?
The most affected groups in Pakistan, by number of threatened species, are fishes (94), plants (48), and birds (46). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Pakistan?
The leading threats to threatened species in Pakistan are fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, logging & wood harvesting, annual & perennial non-timber crops, and housing & urban areas. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Pakistan?
Pakistan has 22 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 Pakistan's threatened species have declining populations?
173 of Pakistan'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 Pakistan compare to other countries for threatened species?
Pakistan ranks #103 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.51% 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 Pakistan 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 Pakistan profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.