Portugal

1,179 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

1,179

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

296

Highest risk

Endangered

356

Very high risk

Vulnerable

527

High risk

Declining

27%

322 species

Category Breakdown
CR 296
EN 356
VU 527
CR: 296
EN: 356
VU: 527

Critically Endangered

29625%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

35630%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

52745%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 1,179 species

Species by Group
🦗

insects

496

496 threatened

🌱

plants

196

196 threatened

🐚

molluscs

125

125 threatened

🕷️

arachnids

105

105 threatened

🐟

fishes

68

68 threatened

🍄

fungi

64

64 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

39

39 threatened

🐦

birds

29

29 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

22

22 threatened

🐾

mammals

17

17 threatened

🪸

corals

8

8 threatened

🐸

amphibians

6

6 threatened

🐢

reptiles

4

4 threatened

Global Share

2.12%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#32

of 253 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 on SpeciesRadar — 296 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 Portugal have?
Of the 1,179 threatened species in Portugal, 296 are Critically Endangered, 356 are Endangered, and 527 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Portugal?
Among the 296 Critically Endangered species in Portugal, Allis Shad (Alosa alosa) 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 Portugal?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Portugal. 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 Portugal?
The most affected groups in Portugal, by number of threatened species, are insects (496), plants (196), and molluscs (125). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Portugal?
The leading threats to threatened species in Portugal are invasive non-native/alien species/diseases, habitat shifting & alteration, logging & wood harvesting, 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 Portugal?
Portugal has 276 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 Portugal's threatened species have declining populations?
322 of Portugal'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 Portugal compare to other countries for threatened species?
Portugal ranks #32 of 253 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 2.12% 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 Portugal 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 Portugal profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.