Senegal

192 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

192

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

38

Highest risk

Endangered

52

Very high risk

Vulnerable

102

High risk

Declining

65%

124 species

Category Breakdown
CR 38
EN 52
VU 102
CR: 38
EN: 52
VU: 102

Critically Endangered

3820%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

5227%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

10253%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 192 species

Species by Group
🐟

fishes

69

69 threatened

🌱

plants

31

31 threatened

🐦

birds

28

28 threatened

🐾

mammals

22

22 threatened

🐚

molluscs

14

14 threatened

🦗

insects

10

10 threatened

🐢

reptiles

6

6 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

5

5 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

5

5 threatened

🍄

fungi

1

1 threatened

🪸

corals

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.34%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#135

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

18

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources91 species
2.Logging & wood harvesting85 species
3.Annual & perennial non-timber crops79 species
4.Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals49 species
5.Housing & urban areas46 species
6.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)45 species
7.Livestock farming & ranching36 species
8.Habitat shifting & alteration30 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). Senegal: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/SN

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 Senegal?
Senegal has 192 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 38 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 Senegal have?
Of the 192 threatened species in Senegal, 38 are Critically Endangered, 52 are Endangered, and 102 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Senegal?
Among the 38 Critically Endangered species in Senegal, Germany small dung beetle (Rhyssemus germanus) 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 Senegal?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Senegal. 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 Senegal?
The most affected groups in Senegal, by number of threatened species, are fishes (69), plants (31), and birds (28). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Senegal?
The leading threats to threatened species in Senegal are fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, logging & wood harvesting, annual & perennial non-timber crops, and hunting & trapping terrestrial animals. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Senegal?
Senegal has 18 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 Senegal's threatened species have declining populations?
124 of Senegal'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 Senegal compare to other countries for threatened species?
Senegal ranks #135 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.34% 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 Senegal 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 Senegal profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.