Singapore

252 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

252

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

43

Highest risk

Endangered

74

Very high risk

Vulnerable

135

High risk

Declining

77%

194 species

Category Breakdown
CR 43
EN 74
VU 135
CR: 43
EN: 74
VU: 135

Critically Endangered

4317%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

7429%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

13554%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 252 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

15

15 threatened

🐦

birds

22

22 threatened

🐢

reptiles

5

5 threatened

🐟

fishes

72

72 threatened

🦗

insects

10

10 threatened

🌱

plants

96

96 threatened

Global Share

0.46%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#117

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

9

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Logging & wood harvesting152 species
2.Annual & perennial non-timber crops116 species
3.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources96 species
4.Housing & urban areas57 species
5.Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals39 species
6.Habitat shifting & alteration37 species
7.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)35 species
8.Marine & freshwater aquaculture26 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). Singapore: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/SG

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 Singapore?
Singapore has 252 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 43 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 Singapore?
Among the 43 Critically Endangered species in Singapore, 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 Singapore?
Protected area coverage for Singapore is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.