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
🌱

plants

48

48 threatened

🐦

birds

47

47 threatened

🐟

fishes

28

28 threatened

🍄

fungi

15

15 threatened

🐢

reptiles

13

13 threatened

🐾

mammals

11

11 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

10

10 threatened

🦗

insects

9

9 threatened

🐸

amphibians

4

4 threatened

Global Share

0.33%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#142

of 250 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 on SpeciesRadar — 22 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 Paraguay have?
Of the 185 threatened species in Paraguay, 22 are Critically Endangered, 45 are Endangered, and 118 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
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 Critically Endangered species is filterable on the Species tab.
What protected areas exist in Paraguay?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Paraguay. 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 Paraguay?
The most affected groups in Paraguay, by number of threatened species, are plants (48), birds (47), and fishes (28). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Paraguay?
The leading threats to threatened species in Paraguay are annual & perennial non-timber crops, logging & wood harvesting, livestock farming & ranching, 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 Paraguay?
Paraguay has 21 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 Paraguay's threatened species have declining populations?
101 of Paraguay'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 Paraguay compare to other countries for threatened species?
Paraguay ranks #142 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.33% 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 Paraguay 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 Paraguay profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.