South Sudan

75 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

75

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

14

Highest risk

Endangered

26

Very high risk

Vulnerable

35

High risk

Declining

52%

39 species

Category Breakdown
CR 14
EN 26
VU 35
CR: 14
EN: 26
VU: 35

Critically Endangered

1419%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

2635%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

3547%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 75 species

Species by Group
🌱

plants

25

25 threatened

🐦

birds

19

19 threatened

🐾

mammals

15

15 threatened

🐢

reptiles

6

6 threatened

🦗

insects

6

6 threatened

🐟

fishes

4

4 threatened

Global Share

0.13%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#191

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

0

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Annual & perennial non-timber crops42 species
2.Logging & wood harvesting42 species
3.Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals32 species
4.Livestock farming & ranching26 species
5.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources23 species
6.Housing & urban areas20 species
7.Dams & water management/use13 species
8.Intentional use: hunting/trapping13 species

Protected Areas

10 areas · 135,764 km²

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). South Sudan: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/SS

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 South Sudan?
South Sudan has 75 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 14 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 South Sudan have?
Of the 75 threatened species in South Sudan, 14 are Critically Endangered, 26 are Endangered, and 35 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in South Sudan?
Among the 14 Critically Endangered species in South Sudan, Encephalartos mackenziei 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 South Sudan?
South Sudan has 10 protected areas catalogued on SpeciesRadar, sourced from the WDPA and national designations. Notable sites include Badingilo National Park, Boma National Park, Lantoto National Park, and Nimule National Park, among 6 others. The full list is sortable and downloadable on the Protected Areas tab.
Which animal and plant groups are most threatened in South Sudan?
The most affected groups in South Sudan, by number of threatened species, are plants (25), birds (19), and mammals (15). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in South Sudan?
The leading threats to threatened species in South Sudan are annual & perennial non-timber crops, logging & wood harvesting, hunting & trapping terrestrial animals, and livestock farming & ranching. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many of South Sudan's threatened species have declining populations?
39 of South Sudan'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 South Sudan compare to other countries for threatened species?
South Sudan ranks #191 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.13% 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 South Sudan 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 South Sudan profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.