Romania

767 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

767

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

143

Highest risk

Endangered

224

Very high risk

Vulnerable

400

High risk

Declining

11%

84 species

Category Breakdown
CR 143
EN 224
VU 400
CR: 143
EN: 224
VU: 400

Critically Endangered

14319%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

22429%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

40052%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 767 species

Species by Group
🦗

insects

477

477 threatened

🌱

plants

72

72 threatened

🕷️

arachnids

67

67 threatened

🍄

fungi

36

36 threatened

🐚

molluscs

32

32 threatened

🐦

birds

26

26 threatened

🐾

mammals

17

17 threatened

🐟

fishes

16

16 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

10

10 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

7

7 threatened

🐸

amphibians

4

4 threatened

🐢

reptiles

3

3 threatened

Global Share

1.38%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#54

of 250 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 on SpeciesRadar — 143 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 Romania have?
Of the 767 threatened species in Romania, 143 are Critically Endangered, 224 are Endangered, and 400 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Romania?
Among the 143 Critically Endangered species in Romania, Amara quenseli 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 Romania?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Romania. 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 Romania?
The most affected groups in Romania, by number of threatened species, are insects (477), plants (72), and arachnids (67). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Romania?
The leading threats to threatened species in Romania are urban development and infrastructure expansion, habitat fragmentation, agricultural intensification, and agricultural intensification and pesticide use. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Romania?
Romania has 34 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 Romania's threatened species have declining populations?
84 of Romania'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 Romania compare to other countries for threatened species?
Romania ranks #54 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 1.38% 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 Romania 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 Romania profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.