Sudan

157 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

157

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

28

Highest risk

Endangered

50

Very high risk

Vulnerable

79

High risk

Declining

54%

85 species

Category Breakdown
CR 28
EN 50
VU 79
CR: 28
EN: 50
VU: 79

Critically Endangered

2818%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

5032%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

7950%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 157 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

28

28 threatened

🐦

birds

33

33 threatened

🐢

reptiles

9

9 threatened

🐟

fishes

25

25 threatened

🦗

insects

8

8 threatened

🌱

plants

48

48 threatened

Global Share

0.29%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#154

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

4

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Logging & wood harvesting73 species
2.Annual & perennial non-timber crops64 species
3.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources57 species
4.Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals54 species
5.Livestock farming & ranching53 species
6.Housing & urban areas37 species
7.Habitat shifting & alteration29 species
8.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)21 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). Sudan: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/SD

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 Sudan?
Sudan has 157 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 28 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 Sudan?
Among the 28 Critically Endangered species in Sudan, Hydrovatus cuspidatus 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 Sudan?
Protected area coverage for Sudan is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.