Qatar

41 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

41

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

9

Highest risk

Endangered

13

Very high risk

Vulnerable

19

High risk

Declining

56%

23 species

Category Breakdown
CR 9
EN 13
VU 19
CR: 9
EN: 13
VU: 19

Critically Endangered

922%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

1332%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

1946%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 41 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

2

2 threatened

🐦

birds

17

17 threatened

🐢

reptiles

2

2 threatened

🐟

fishes

15

15 threatened

🦗

insects

4

4 threatened

Global Share

0.08%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#221

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

0

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources18 species
2.Logging & wood harvesting12 species
3.Marine & freshwater aquaculture7 species
4.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)7 species
5.Habitat shifting & alteration6 species
6.Other ecosystem modifications6 species
7.Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals6 species
8.Annual & perennial non-timber crops6 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). Qatar: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/QA

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 Qatar?
Qatar has 41 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 9 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 Qatar?
Among the 9 Critically Endangered species in Qatar, Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus) 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 Qatar?
Protected area coverage for Qatar is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.