Slovakia

729 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

729

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

158

Highest risk

Endangered

208

Very high risk

Vulnerable

363

High risk

Declining

7%

49 species

Category Breakdown
CR 158
EN 208
VU 363
CR: 158
EN: 208
VU: 363

Critically Endangered

15822%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

20829%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

36350%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 729 species

Species by Group
🦗

insects

436

436 threatened

🌱

plants

97

97 threatened

🕷️

arachnids

73

73 threatened

🍄

fungi

66

66 threatened

🐦

birds

22

22 threatened

🐚

molluscs

9

9 threatened

🐾

mammals

6

6 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

6

6 threatened

🐟

fishes

5

5 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

5

5 threatened

🐸

amphibians

4

4 threatened

Global Share

1.31%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#59

of 250 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 on SpeciesRadar — 158 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 Slovakia have?
Of the 729 threatened species in Slovakia, 158 are Critically Endangered, 208 are Endangered, and 363 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Slovakia?
Among the 158 Critically Endangered species in Slovakia, Ochyraea tatrensis 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 Slovakia?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Slovakia. 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 Slovakia?
The most affected groups in Slovakia, by number of threatened species, are insects (436), plants (97), and arachnids (73). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Slovakia?
The leading threats to threatened species in Slovakia are habitat fragmentation, urban development and infrastructure expansion, agricultural intensification and pesticide use, and agricultural intensification. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Slovakia?
Slovakia has 16 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 Slovakia's threatened species have declining populations?
49 of Slovakia'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 Slovakia compare to other countries for threatened species?
Slovakia ranks #59 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 1.31% 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 Slovakia 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 Slovakia profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.