Eswatini

107 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

107

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

16

Highest risk

Endangered

33

Very high risk

Vulnerable

58

High risk

Declining

58%

62 species

Category Breakdown
CR 16
EN 33
VU 58
CR: 16
EN: 33
VU: 58

Critically Endangered

1615%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

3331%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

5854%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 107 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

12

12 threatened

🐦

birds

16

16 threatened

🐢

reptiles

1

1 threatened

🐟

fishes

7

7 threatened

🦗

insects

11

11 threatened

🌱

plants

59

59 threatened

Global Share

0.20%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#176

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

21

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Livestock farming & ranching55 species
2.Annual & perennial non-timber crops40 species
3.Logging & wood harvesting39 species
4.Housing & urban areas33 species
5.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases32 species
6.Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals23 species
7.Fire & fire suppression21 species
8.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources17 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). Eswatini: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/SZ

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 Eswatini?
Eswatini has 107 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 16 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 Eswatini?
Among the 16 Critically Endangered species in Eswatini, Chiloglanis bifurcus 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 Eswatini?
Protected area coverage for Eswatini is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.