Paraguay

185 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

185

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

22

Highest risk

Endangered

45

Very high risk

Vulnerable

118

High risk

Declining

55%

101 species

Category Breakdown
CR 22
EN 45
VU 118
CR: 22
EN: 45
VU: 118

Critically Endangered

2212%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

4524%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

11864%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 185 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

11

11 threatened

🐦

birds

47

47 threatened

🐢

reptiles

13

13 threatened

🐸

amphibians

4

4 threatened

🐟

fishes

28

28 threatened

🦗

insects

9

9 threatened

🌱

plants

48

48 threatened

Global Share

0.34%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#143

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

21

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Annual & perennial non-timber crops110 species
2.Logging & wood harvesting83 species
3.Livestock farming & ranching68 species
4.Housing & urban areas49 species
5.Dams & water management/use34 species
6.Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals33 species
7.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases30 species
8.Fire & fire suppression28 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). Paraguay: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/PY

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 Paraguay?
Paraguay has 185 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 22 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 Paraguay?
Among the 22 Critically Endangered species in Paraguay, Exaerete dentata 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 Paraguay?
Protected area coverage for Paraguay is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.