Slovakia

729 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

729

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

157

Highest risk

Endangered

208

Very high risk

Vulnerable

364

High risk

Declining

7%

48 species

Category Breakdown
CR 157
EN 208
VU 364
CR: 157
EN: 208
VU: 364

Critically Endangered

15722%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

20829%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

36450%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 729 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

6

6 threatened

🐦

birds

22

22 threatened

🐸

amphibians

4

4 threatened

🐟

fishes

5

5 threatened

🦗

insects

436

436 threatened

🌱

plants

97

97 threatened

Global Share

1.33%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#59

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

16

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Habitat fragmentation78 species
2.Urban development and infrastructure expansion72 species
3.Agricultural intensification and pesticide use66 species
4.Agricultural intensification59 species
5.Habitat loss and fragmentation57 species
6.Urban and residential development39 species
7.Habitat loss from agricultural intensification34 species
8.Water pollution from agricultural runoff33 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). Slovakia: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/SK

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 Slovakia?
Slovakia has 729 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 157 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 Slovakia?
Among the 157 Critically Endangered species in Slovakia, Fil de fer (Lymexylon navale) 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 Slovakia?
Protected area coverage for Slovakia is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.