Syria

244 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

244

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

56

Highest risk

Endangered

86

Very high risk

Vulnerable

102

High risk

Declining

36%

87 species

Category Breakdown
CR 56
EN 86
VU 102
CR: 56
EN: 86
VU: 102

Critically Endangered

5623%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

8635%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

10242%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 244 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

10

10 threatened

🐦

birds

22

22 threatened

🐢

reptiles

11

11 threatened

🐸

amphibians

1

1 threatened

🐟

fishes

31

31 threatened

🦗

insects

69

69 threatened

🌱

plants

67

67 threatened

Global Share

0.45%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#120

of 277 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 in the SpeciesRadar database — 56 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 Syria?
Among the 56 Critically Endangered species in Syria, ekhästmyra (Camponotus fallax) 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 Syria?
Protected area coverage for Syria is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.