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

🌱

plants

4

4 threatened

🦗

insects

3

3 threatened

🐢

reptiles

1

1 threatened

🐟

fishes

1

1 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

1

1 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.04%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#240

of 250 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 on SpeciesRadar — 6 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 Chad have?
Of the 22 threatened species in Chad, 6 are Critically Endangered, 6 are Endangered, and 10 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Chad?
Among the 6 Critically Endangered species in Chad, American War Bird (Aquila chrysaetos) 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 Chad?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Chad. 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 Chad?
The most affected groups in Chad, by number of threatened species, are birds (11), plants (4), and insects (3). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Chad?
The leading threats to threatened species in Chad are habitat shifting & alteration, logging & wood harvesting, climate change affecting water levels, and marine & freshwater aquaculture. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many of Chad's threatened species have declining populations?
4 of Chad'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 Chad compare to other countries for threatened species?
Chad ranks #240 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.04% 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 Chad 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 Chad profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.