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
🐾

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.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

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 in the SpeciesRadar database — 14 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 South Sudan?
Among the 14 Critically Endangered species in South Sudan, Eurasian Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia) 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 South Sudan?
Protected area coverage for South Sudan is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.