Palestinian Territories

110 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

110

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

15

Highest risk

Endangered

35

Very high risk

Vulnerable

60

High risk

Declining

26%

29 species

Category Breakdown
CR 15
EN 35
VU 60
CR: 15
EN: 35
VU: 60

Critically Endangered

1514%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

3532%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

6055%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 110 species

Species by Group
🦗

insects

38

38 threatened

🌱

plants

32

32 threatened

🐦

birds

17

17 threatened

🐾

mammals

9

9 threatened

🐟

fishes

5

5 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

2

2 threatened

🍄

fungi

2

2 threatened

🐚

molluscs

2

2 threatened

🐢

reptiles

1

1 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

1

1 threatened

🕷️

arachnids

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.20%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#173

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

0

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Housing & urban areas17 species
2.Logging & wood harvesting15 species
3.Livestock farming & ranching14 species
4.Urban development and infrastructure expansion14 species
5.Annual & perennial non-timber crops12 species
6.Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals11 species
7.Roads & railroads9 species
8.Agricultural intensification and pesticide use6 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). Palestinian Territories: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/PS

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 Palestinian Territories?
Palestinian Territories has 110 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 15 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 Palestinian Territories have?
Of the 110 threatened species in Palestinian Territories, 15 are Critically Endangered, 35 are Endangered, and 60 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Palestinian Territories?
Among the 15 Critically Endangered species in Palestinian Territories, Oriental Meadow Brown (Hyponephele lupinus) 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 Palestinian Territories?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Palestinian Territories. 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 Palestinian Territories?
The most affected groups in Palestinian Territories, by number of threatened species, are insects (38), plants (32), and birds (17). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Palestinian Territories?
The leading threats to threatened species in Palestinian Territories are housing & urban areas, logging & wood harvesting, livestock farming & ranching, and urban development and infrastructure expansion. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many of Palestinian Territories's threatened species have declining populations?
29 of Palestinian Territories'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 Palestinian Territories compare to other countries for threatened species?
Palestinian Territories ranks #173 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.20% 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 Palestinian Territories 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 Palestinian Territories profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.