Russia

1,617 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

1,617

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

277

Highest risk

Endangered

455

Very high risk

Vulnerable

885

High risk

Declining

15%

247 species

Category Breakdown
CR 277
EN 455
VU 885
CR: 277
EN: 455
VU: 885

Critically Endangered

27717%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

45528%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

88555%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 1,617 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

32

32 threatened

🐦

birds

71

71 threatened

🐢

reptiles

7

7 threatened

🐸

amphibians

3

3 threatened

🐟

fishes

66

66 threatened

🦗

insects

903

903 threatened

🌱

plants

168

168 threatened

Global Share

2.96%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#17

of 277 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 in the SpeciesRadar database — 277 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 Russia?
Among the 277 Critically Endangered species in Russia, Chafer (Gnorimus variabilis) 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 Russia?
Protected area coverage for Russia is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.