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%

172 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
🐾

mammals

24

24 threatened

🐦

birds

46

46 threatened

🐢

reptiles

13

13 threatened

🐸

amphibians

1

1 threatened

🐟

fishes

94

94 threatened

🦗

insects

39

39 threatened

🌱

plants

48

48 threatened

Global Share

0.53%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#104

of 277 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 in the SpeciesRadar database — 57 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 Pakistan?
Among the 57 Critically Endangered species in Pakistan, warkruidsnuittorretje (Smicronyx jungermanniae) 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 Pakistan?
Protected area coverage for Pakistan is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.