Suriname

198 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

198

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

32

Highest risk

Endangered

61

Very high risk

Vulnerable

105

High risk

Declining

33%

66 species

Category Breakdown
CR 32
EN 61
VU 105
CR: 32
EN: 61
VU: 105

Critically Endangered

3216%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

6131%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

10553%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 198 species

Species by Group
🌱

plants

83

83 threatened

🐟

fishes

51

51 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

18

18 threatened

🐦

birds

11

11 threatened

🐾

mammals

8

8 threatened

🦗

insects

7

7 threatened

🐸

amphibians

6

6 threatened

🐚

molluscs

4

4 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

4

4 threatened

🍄

fungi

3

3 threatened

🪸

corals

2

2 threatened

🐢

reptiles

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.36%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#134

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

17

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Logging & wood harvesting59 species
2.Mining & quarrying52 species
3.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources46 species
4.Annual & perennial non-timber crops46 species
5.Habitat shifting & alteration26 species
6.Housing & urban areas25 species
7.Livestock farming & ranching18 species
8.Roads & railroads15 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). Suriname: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/SR

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 Suriname?
Suriname has 198 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 32 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 Suriname have?
Of the 198 threatened species in Suriname, 32 are Critically Endangered, 61 are Endangered, and 105 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Suriname?
Among the 32 Critically Endangered species in Suriname, Swartzia rediviva 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 Suriname?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Suriname. 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 Suriname?
The most affected groups in Suriname, by number of threatened species, are plants (83), fishes (51), and other invertebrates (18). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Suriname?
The leading threats to threatened species in Suriname are logging & wood harvesting, mining & quarrying, fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, and annual & perennial non-timber crops. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Suriname?
Suriname has 17 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 Suriname's threatened species have declining populations?
66 of Suriname'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 Suriname compare to other countries for threatened species?
Suriname ranks #134 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.36% 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 Suriname 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 Suriname profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.