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
🐾

mammals

12

12 threatened

🐦

birds

10

10 threatened

🐢

reptiles

6

6 threatened

🐸

amphibians

5

5 threatened

🐟

fishes

41

41 threatened

🦗

insects

2

2 threatened

🌱

plants

18

18 threatened

Global Share

0.19%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#181

of 277 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 in the SpeciesRadar database — 32 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 Togo?
Among the 32 Critically Endangered species in Togo, Conraua derooi 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 Togo?
Protected area coverage for Togo is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.