Togo

103 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

103

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

32

Highest risk

Endangered

27

Very high risk

Vulnerable

44

High risk

Declining

71%

73 species

Category Breakdown
CR 32
EN 27
VU 44
CR: 32
EN: 27
VU: 44

Critically Endangered

3231%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

2726%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

4443%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 103 species

Species by Group
🐟

fishes

41

41 threatened

🌱

plants

18

18 threatened

🐾

mammals

12

12 threatened

🐦

birds

10

10 threatened

🐢

reptiles

6

6 threatened

🐸

amphibians

5

5 threatened

🐚

molluscs

4

4 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

3

3 threatened

🦗

insects

2

2 threatened

🍄

fungi

2

2 threatened

Global Share

0.18%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#180

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

2

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Logging & wood harvesting52 species
2.Annual & perennial non-timber crops51 species
3.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources49 species
4.Housing & urban areas35 species
5.Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals30 species
6.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)28 species
7.Dams & water management/use19 species
8.Habitat shifting & alteration17 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). Togo: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/TG

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 Togo?
Togo has 103 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 32 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 Togo have?
Of the 103 threatened species in Togo, 32 are Critically Endangered, 27 are Endangered, and 44 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Togo?
Among the 32 Critically Endangered species in Togo, Smoothback Angelshark (Squatina oculata) 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 Togo?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Togo. 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 Togo?
The most affected groups in Togo, by number of threatened species, are fishes (41), plants (18), and mammals (12). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Togo?
The leading threats to threatened species in Togo are logging & wood harvesting, annual & perennial non-timber crops, fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, and housing & urban areas. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Togo?
Togo has 2 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 Togo's threatened species have declining populations?
73 of Togo'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 Togo compare to other countries for threatened species?
Togo ranks #180 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.18% 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 Togo 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 Togo profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.