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
🐾

mammals

22

22 threatened

🐦

birds

28

28 threatened

🐢

reptiles

6

6 threatened

🐟

fishes

69

69 threatened

🦗

insects

10

10 threatened

🌱

plants

31

31 threatened

Global Share

0.35%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#136

of 277 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 in the SpeciesRadar database — 38 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 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 CR species is filterable on the country page.
What protected areas exist in Senegal?
Protected area coverage for Senegal is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.