Romania

767 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

767

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

144

Highest risk

Endangered

224

Very high risk

Vulnerable

399

High risk

Declining

11%

81 species

Category Breakdown
CR 144
EN 224
VU 399
CR: 144
EN: 224
VU: 399

Critically Endangered

14419%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

22429%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

39952%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 767 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

17

17 threatened

🐦

birds

26

26 threatened

🐢

reptiles

3

3 threatened

🐸

amphibians

4

4 threatened

🐟

fishes

16

16 threatened

🦗

insects

477

477 threatened

🌱

plants

72

72 threatened

Global Share

1.40%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#54

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

34

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Urban development and infrastructure expansion86 species
2.Habitat fragmentation72 species
3.Agricultural intensification69 species
4.Agricultural intensification and pesticide use58 species
5.Logging & wood harvesting56 species
6.Habitat loss and fragmentation49 species
7.Livestock farming & ranching49 species
8.Housing & urban areas48 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). Romania: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/RO

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 Romania?
Romania has 767 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 144 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 Romania?
Among the 144 Critically Endangered species in Romania, stuifzandglimmer (Amara quenseli) 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 Romania?
Protected area coverage for Romania is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.