SC-Ukraine

464 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

464

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

118

Highest risk

Endangered

208

Very high risk

Vulnerable

138

High risk

Declining

30%

137 species

Category Breakdown
CR 118
EN 208
VU 138
CR: 118
EN: 208
VU: 138

Critically Endangered

11825%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

20845%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

13830%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 464 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

5

5 threatened

🐦

birds

18

18 threatened

🐢

reptiles

10

10 threatened

🐸

amphibians

13

13 threatened

🐟

fishes

52

52 threatened

🦗

insects

53

53 threatened

🌱

plants

61

61 threatened

Global Share

0.85%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#76

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

317

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases298 species
2.Habitat shifting & alteration196 species
3.Logging & wood harvesting112 species
4.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources106 species
5.Annual & perennial non-timber crops74 species
6.Problematic native species/diseases60 species
7.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)53 species
8.Recreational activities47 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). SC-Ukraine: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/SC

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 SC-Ukraine?
SC-Ukraine has 464 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 118 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 SC-Ukraine?
Among the 118 Critically Endangered species in SC-Ukraine, Carausius scotti 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 SC-Ukraine?
Protected area coverage for SC-Ukraine is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.