San Marino

31 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

31

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

6

Highest risk

Endangered

12

Very high risk

Vulnerable

13

High risk

Declining

0%

0 species

Category Breakdown
CR 6
EN 12
VU 13
CR: 6
EN: 12
VU: 13

Critically Endangered

619%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

1239%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

1342%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 31 species

Species by Group
🦗

insects

25

25 threatened

🐦

birds

3

3 threatened

🌱

plants

2

2 threatened

🍄

fungi

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.06%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#229

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

0

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Urban development and infrastructure expansion11 species
2.Climate change impacts on host plant availability5 species
3.Light pollution disrupting nocturnal behavior5 species
4.Agricultural intensification and habitat conversion4 species
5.Climate change affecting host plant availability3 species
6.Agricultural intensification and pesticide use3 species
7.Changes in grassland management practices3 species
8.Habitat fragmentation2 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). San Marino: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/SM

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 San Marino?
San Marino has 31 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 6 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 San Marino have?
Of the 31 threatened species in San Marino, 6 are Critically Endangered, 12 are Endangered, and 13 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in San Marino?
Among the 6 Critically Endangered species in San Marino, Scythris knochella 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 San Marino?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for San Marino. 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 San Marino?
The most affected groups in San Marino, by number of threatened species, are insects (25), birds (3), and plants (2). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in San Marino?
The leading threats to threatened species in San Marino are urban development and infrastructure expansion, climate change impacts on host plant availability, light pollution disrupting nocturnal behavior, and agricultural intensification and habitat conversion. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How does San Marino compare to other countries for threatened species?
San Marino ranks #229 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.06% 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 San Marino 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 San Marino profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.