Samha Isl.; Soqotra

137 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

137

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

21

Highest risk

Endangered

51

Very high risk

Vulnerable

65

High risk

Declining

51%

70 species

Category Breakdown
CR 21
EN 51
VU 65
CR: 21
EN: 51
VU: 65

Critically Endangered

2115%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

5137%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

6547%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 137 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

8

8 threatened

🐦

birds

27

27 threatened

🐢

reptiles

3

3 threatened

🐟

fishes

37

37 threatened

🦗

insects

9

9 threatened

🌱

plants

20

20 threatened

Global Share

0.25%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#160

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

5

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources47 species
2.Logging & wood harvesting29 species
3.Annual & perennial non-timber crops27 species
4.Habitat shifting & alteration27 species
5.Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals21 species
6.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)20 species
7.Housing & urban areas19 species
8.Livestock farming & ranching18 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). Samha Isl.; Soqotra: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/SA

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 Samha Isl.; Soqotra?
Samha Isl.; Soqotra has 137 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 21 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 Samha Isl.; Soqotra?
Among the 21 Critically Endangered species in Samha Isl.; Soqotra, Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus) 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 Samha Isl.; Soqotra?
Protected area coverage for Samha Isl.; Soqotra is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.