Rwanda

216 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

216

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

18

Highest risk

Endangered

86

Very high risk

Vulnerable

112

High risk

Declining

38%

82 species

Category Breakdown
CR 18
EN 86
VU 112
CR: 18
EN: 86
VU: 112

Critically Endangered

188%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

8640%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

11252%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 216 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

22

22 threatened

🐦

birds

18

18 threatened

🐢

reptiles

4

4 threatened

🐸

amphibians

2

2 threatened

🐟

fishes

10

10 threatened

🦗

insects

7

7 threatened

🌱

plants

147

147 threatened

Global Share

0.40%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#130

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

15

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Annual & perennial non-timber crops135 species
2.Logging & wood harvesting90 species
3.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources42 species
4.Housing & urban areas39 species
5.Livestock farming & ranching38 species
6.Mining & quarrying36 species
7.Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals24 species
8.Roads & railroads15 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). Rwanda: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/RW

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 Rwanda?
Rwanda has 216 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 18 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 Rwanda?
Among the 18 Critically Endangered species in Rwanda, Chiloglanis ruziziensis 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 Rwanda?
Protected area coverage for Rwanda is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.