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
Species by Group
🐾

mammals

15

15 threatened

🐦

birds

19

19 threatened

🐢

reptiles

6

6 threatened

🐟

fishes

4

4 threatened

🦗

insects

6

6 threatened

🌱

plants

25

25 threatened

Global Share

0.14%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#192

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

0

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Logging & wood harvesting42 species
2.Annual & perennial non-timber crops42 species
3.Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals32 species
4.Livestock farming & ranching26 species
5.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources23 species
6.Housing & urban areas20 species
7.Intentional use: hunting/trapping13 species
8.Dams & water management/use13 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 (2025). 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