Slovenia

684 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

684

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

127

Highest risk

Endangered

194

Very high risk

Vulnerable

363

High risk

Declining

9%

61 species

Category Breakdown
CR 127
EN 194
VU 363
CR: 127
EN: 194
VU: 363

Critically Endangered

12719%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

19428%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

36353%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 684 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

6

6 threatened

🐦

birds

20

20 threatened

🐢

reptiles

2

2 threatened

🐸

amphibians

6

6 threatened

🐟

fishes

15

15 threatened

🦗

insects

394

394 threatened

🌱

plants

72

72 threatened

Global Share

1.25%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#60

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

23

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Urban development and infrastructure expansion68 species
2.Habitat fragmentation60 species
3.Agricultural intensification59 species
4.Agricultural intensification and pesticide use58 species
5.Habitat loss and fragmentation53 species
6.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)46 species
7.Annual & perennial non-timber crops40 species
8.Logging & wood harvesting38 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). Slovenia: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/SI

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 Slovenia?
Slovenia has 684 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 127 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 Slovenia?
Among the 127 Critically Endangered species in Slovenia, 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 Slovenia?
Protected area coverage for Slovenia is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.