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
🐾

mammals

8

8 threatened

🐦

birds

11

11 threatened

🐢

reptiles

1

1 threatened

🐸

amphibians

6

6 threatened

🐟

fishes

51

51 threatened

🦗

insects

7

7 threatened

🌱

plants

83

83 threatened

Global Share

0.36%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#135

of 277 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 in the SpeciesRadar database — 32 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 Suriname?
Among the 32 Critically Endangered species in Suriname, Exaerete frontalis 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 Suriname?
Protected area coverage for Suriname is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.