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
🌱

plants

96

96 threatened

🐟

fishes

72

72 threatened

🐦

birds

22

22 threatened

🐾

mammals

15

15 threatened

🪸

corals

15

15 threatened

🦗

insects

10

10 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

7

7 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

6

6 threatened

🐢

reptiles

5

5 threatened

🐚

molluscs

3

3 threatened

🍄

fungi

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.45%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#116

of 250 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 on SpeciesRadar — 43 of those are Critically Endangered, facing an extremely high risk of extinction. The figures combine IUCN Red List data with national red list assessments where available.
How many Critically Endangered, Endangered, and Vulnerable species does Singapore have?
Of the 252 threatened species in Singapore, 43 are Critically Endangered, 74 are Endangered, and 135 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Singapore?
Among the 43 Critically Endangered species in Singapore, Giant Clam (Tridacna gigas) is one of the most at-risk — featured prominently on the country dashboard. The full list of Critically Endangered species is filterable on the Species tab.
What protected areas exist in Singapore?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Singapore. Where available, protected-area data is drawn from the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national designations.
Which animal and plant groups are most threatened in Singapore?
The most affected groups in Singapore, by number of threatened species, are plants (96), fishes (72), and birds (22). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Singapore?
The leading threats to threatened species in Singapore are logging & wood harvesting, annual & perennial non-timber crops, fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, and housing & urban areas. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Singapore?
Singapore has 9 threatened species that are endemic — found nowhere else on Earth. Because their entire global population depends on this one country, they are especially vulnerable to local habitat loss.
How many of Singapore's threatened species have declining populations?
194 of Singapore's threatened species have populations that are still declining. Reversing these trends is the central focus of the conservation work the country dashboard tracks.
How does Singapore compare to other countries for threatened species?
Singapore ranks #116 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.45% of all threatened species tracked worldwide. Threat is geographically concentrated, so a high rank reflects both rich biodiversity and intense pressure on it.
Where does the data for Singapore come from, and can I download it?
SpeciesRadar draws on the IUCN Red List, the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF), the World Database on Protected Areas, and national red lists. Every table on the Singapore profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.