Syria

244 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

244

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

55

Highest risk

Endangered

87

Very high risk

Vulnerable

102

High risk

Declining

36%

87 species

Category Breakdown
CR 55
EN 87
VU 102
CR: 55
EN: 87
VU: 102

Critically Endangered

5523%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

8736%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

10242%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 244 species

Species by Group
🦗

insects

69

69 threatened

🌱

plants

67

67 threatened

🐟

fishes

31

31 threatened

🐦

birds

22

22 threatened

🐚

molluscs

14

14 threatened

🐢

reptiles

11

11 threatened

🐾

mammals

10

10 threatened

🍄

fungi

7

7 threatened

🕷️

arachnids

6

6 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

4

4 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

2

2 threatened

🐸

amphibians

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.44%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#119

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

11

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Housing & urban areas49 species
2.Livestock farming & ranching48 species
3.Annual & perennial non-timber crops44 species
4.Dams & water management/use44 species
5.Habitat shifting & alteration40 species
6.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)35 species
7.Logging & wood harvesting30 species
8.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources27 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). Syria: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/SY

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 Syria?
Syria has 244 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 55 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 Syria have?
Of the 244 threatened species in Syria, 55 are Critically Endangered, 87 are Endangered, and 102 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Syria?
Among the 55 Critically Endangered species in Syria, Palaemonetes mesopotamicus 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 Syria?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Syria. Where available, protected-area data is drawn from the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national designations.
Which animal and plant groups are most threatened in Syria?
The most affected groups in Syria, by number of threatened species, are insects (69), plants (67), and fishes (31). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Syria?
The leading threats to threatened species in Syria are housing & urban areas, livestock farming & ranching, annual & perennial non-timber crops, and dams & water management/use. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Syria?
Syria has 11 threatened species that are endemic — found nowhere else on Earth. Because their entire global population depends on this one country, they are especially vulnerable to local habitat loss.
How many of Syria's threatened species have declining populations?
87 of Syria'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 Syria compare to other countries for threatened species?
Syria ranks #119 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.44% 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 Syria 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 Syria profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.