Serbia

770 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

770

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

142

Highest risk

Endangered

226

Very high risk

Vulnerable

402

High risk

Declining

7%

55 species

Category Breakdown
CR 142
EN 226
VU 402
CR: 142
EN: 226
VU: 402

Critically Endangered

14218%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

22629%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

40252%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 770 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

6

6 threatened

🐦

birds

23

23 threatened

🐢

reptiles

3

3 threatened

🐸

amphibians

4

4 threatened

🐟

fishes

14

14 threatened

🦗

insects

624

624 threatened

🌱

plants

39

39 threatened

Global Share

1.41%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#53

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

6

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Urban development and infrastructure expansion75 species
2.Agricultural intensification73 species
3.Agricultural intensification and pesticide use71 species
4.Habitat fragmentation71 species
5.Habitat loss and fragmentation64 species
6.Urban and residential development44 species
7.Logging & wood harvesting42 species
8.Housing & urban areas40 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). Serbia: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/RS

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 Serbia?
Serbia has 770 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 142 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 Serbia?
Among the 142 Critically Endangered species in Serbia, 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 Serbia?
Protected area coverage for Serbia is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.