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
🐾

mammals

9

9 threatened

🐦

birds

17

17 threatened

🐢

reptiles

1

1 threatened

🐟

fishes

5

5 threatened

🦗

insects

38

38 threatened

🌱

plants

32

32 threatened

Global Share

0.20%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#175

of 277 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 in the SpeciesRadar database — 15 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 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 CR species is filterable on the country page.
What protected areas exist in Palestinian Territories?
Protected area coverage for Palestinian Territories is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.