Thailand

1,024 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

1,024

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

165

Highest risk

Endangered

387

Very high risk

Vulnerable

472

High risk

Declining

63%

641 species

Category Breakdown
CR 165
EN 387
VU 472
CR: 165
EN: 387
VU: 472

Critically Endangered

16516%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

38738%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

47246%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 1,024 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

66

66 threatened

🐦

birds

77

77 threatened

🐢

reptiles

37

37 threatened

🐸

amphibians

17

17 threatened

🐟

fishes

178

178 threatened

🦗

insects

31

31 threatened

🌱

plants

464

464 threatened

Global Share

1.87%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#40

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

220

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Logging & wood harvesting594 species
2.Annual & perennial non-timber crops570 species
3.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources349 species
4.Housing & urban areas230 species
5.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)193 species
6.Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals160 species
7.Habitat shifting & alteration151 species
8.Agricultural & forestry effluents133 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). Thailand: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/TH

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 Thailand?
Thailand has 1,024 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 165 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 Thailand?
Among the 165 Critically Endangered species in Thailand, Germany small dung beetle (Rhyssemus germanus) 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 Thailand?
Protected area coverage for Thailand is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.