Russia

1,617 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

1,617

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

277

Highest risk

Endangered

456

Very high risk

Vulnerable

884

High risk

Declining

15%

248 species

Category Breakdown
CR 277
EN 456
VU 884
CR: 277
EN: 456
VU: 884

Critically Endangered

27717%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

45628%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

88455%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 1,617 species

Species by Group
🦗

insects

903

903 threatened

🕷️

arachnids

175

175 threatened

🌱

plants

168

168 threatened

🍄

fungi

124

124 threatened

🐦

birds

71

71 threatened

🐟

fishes

66

66 threatened

🐾

mammals

32

32 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

29

29 threatened

🐚

molluscs

25

25 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

11

11 threatened

🐢

reptiles

7

7 threatened

🐸

amphibians

3

3 threatened

🪸

corals

3

3 threatened

Global Share

2.90%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#17

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

72

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Habitat fragmentation183 species
2.Agricultural intensification131 species
3.Agricultural intensification and pesticide use128 species
4.Logging & wood harvesting123 species
5.Urban development and infrastructure expansion113 species
6.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources111 species
7.Habitat loss and fragmentation107 species
8.Annual & perennial non-timber crops99 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). Russia: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/RU

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 Russia?
Russia has 1,617 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 277 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 Russia have?
Of the 1,617 threatened species in Russia, 277 are Critically Endangered, 456 are Endangered, and 884 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Russia?
Among the 277 Critically Endangered species in Russia, Speckled Ground Squirrel (Spermophilus suslicus) 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 Russia?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Russia. 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 Russia?
The most affected groups in Russia, by number of threatened species, are insects (903), arachnids (175), and plants (168). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Russia?
The leading threats to threatened species in Russia are habitat fragmentation, agricultural intensification, agricultural intensification and pesticide use, and logging & wood harvesting. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Russia?
Russia has 72 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 Russia's threatened species have declining populations?
248 of Russia'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 Russia compare to other countries for threatened species?
Russia ranks #17 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 2.90% 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 Russia 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 Russia profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.