El Salvador

215 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

215

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

27

Highest risk

Endangered

88

Very high risk

Vulnerable

100

High risk

Declining

59%

126 species

Category Breakdown
CR 27
EN 88
VU 100
CR: 27
EN: 88
VU: 100

Critically Endangered

2713%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

8841%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

10047%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 215 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

8

8 threatened

🐦

birds

8

8 threatened

🐢

reptiles

7

7 threatened

🐸

amphibians

10

10 threatened

🐟

fishes

19

19 threatened

🦗

insects

7

7 threatened

🌱

plants

138

138 threatened

Global Share

0.39%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#131

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

8

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Annual & perennial non-timber crops119 species
2.Logging & wood harvesting107 species
3.Livestock farming & ranching58 species
4.Habitat shifting & alteration42 species
5.Housing & urban areas34 species
6.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources33 species
7.Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals23 species
8.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases23 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). El Salvador: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/SV

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 El Salvador?
El Salvador has 215 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 27 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 El Salvador?
Among the 27 Critically Endangered species in El Salvador, Bombus variabilis 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 El Salvador?
Protected area coverage for El Salvador is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.