Chad

22 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

22

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

6

Highest risk

Endangered

6

Very high risk

Vulnerable

10

High risk

Declining

18%

4 species

Category Breakdown
CR 6
EN 6
VU 10
CR: 6
EN: 6
VU: 10

Critically Endangered

627%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

627%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

1045%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 22 species

Species by Group
🐦

birds

11

11 threatened

🐢

reptiles

1

1 threatened

🐟

fishes

1

1 threatened

🦗

insects

3

3 threatened

🌱

plants

4

4 threatened

Global Share

0.04%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#241

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

0

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Habitat shifting & alteration3 species
2.Logging & wood harvesting2 species
3.Climate change affecting water levels2 species
4.Marine & freshwater aquaculture2 species
5.Pesticide use reducing insect prey2 species
6.Storms & flooding2 species
7.Housing & urban areas2 species
8.Other ecosystem modifications2 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). Chad: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/TD

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 Chad?
Chad has 22 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 6 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 Chad?
Among the 6 Critically Endangered species in Chad, Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus) 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 Chad?
Protected area coverage for Chad is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.