Portugal

1,179 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

1,179

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

296

Highest risk

Endangered

355

Very high risk

Vulnerable

528

High risk

Declining

27%

324 species

Category Breakdown
CR 296
EN 355
VU 528
CR: 296
EN: 355
VU: 528

Critically Endangered

29625%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

35530%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

52845%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 1,179 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

17

17 threatened

🐦

birds

29

29 threatened

🐢

reptiles

4

4 threatened

🐸

amphibians

6

6 threatened

🐟

fishes

68

68 threatened

🦗

insects

496

496 threatened

🌱

plants

196

196 threatened

Global Share

2.16%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#32

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

276

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases259 species
2.Habitat shifting & alteration212 species
3.Logging & wood harvesting152 species
4.Housing & urban areas146 species
5.Annual & perennial non-timber crops139 species
6.Recreational activities111 species
7.Livestock farming & ranching103 species
8.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources95 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). Portugal: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/PT

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 Portugal?
Portugal has 1,179 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 296 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 Portugal?
Among the 296 Critically Endangered species in Portugal, Polydesmus ribeiraensis 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 Portugal?
Protected area coverage for Portugal is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.