Shimba Hills

274 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

274

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

118

Highest risk

Endangered

106

Very high risk

Vulnerable

50

High risk

Declining

46%

127 species

Category Breakdown
CR 118
EN 106
VU 50
CR: 118
EN: 106
VU: 50

Critically Endangered

11843%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

10639%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

5018%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 274 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

1

1 threatened

🐦

birds

17

17 threatened

🐢

reptiles

1

1 threatened

🐟

fishes

12

12 threatened

🦗

insects

152

152 threatened

🌱

plants

45

45 threatened

Global Share

0.50%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#110

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

221

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases240 species
2.Habitat shifting & alteration153 species
3.Logging & wood harvesting38 species
4.Garbage & solid waste25 species
5.Housing & urban areas24 species
6.Livestock farming & ranching22 species
7.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources17 species
8.Recreational activities10 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). Shimba Hills: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/SH

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 Shimba Hills?
Shimba Hills has 274 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 Shimba Hills?
Among the 118 Critically Endangered species in Shimba Hills, Mellissius oryctoides 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 Shimba Hills?
Protected area coverage for Shimba Hills is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.