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
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/diseases258 species
2.Habitat shifting & alteration212 species
3.Logging & wood harvesting151 species
4.Housing & urban areas146 species
5.Annual & perennial non-timber crops139 species
6.Recreational activities110 species
7.Livestock farming & ranching102 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 (2025). 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