Tajikistan

150 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

150

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

37

Highest risk

Endangered

34

Very high risk

Vulnerable

79

High risk

Declining

28%

42 species

Category Breakdown
CR 37
EN 34
VU 79
CR: 37
EN: 34
VU: 79

Critically Endangered

3725%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

3423%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

7953%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 150 species

Species by Group
🦗

insects

75

75 threatened

🌱

plants

31

31 threatened

🐦

birds

20

20 threatened

🐾

mammals

9

9 threatened

🐢

reptiles

8

8 threatened

🐟

fishes

3

3 threatened

🍄

fungi

3

3 threatened

🕷️

arachnids

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.27%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#155

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

6

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Livestock farming & ranching28 species
2.Annual & perennial non-timber crops28 species
3.Urban development and infrastructure expansion19 species
4.Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals16 species
5.Habitat shifting & alteration15 species
6.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources12 species
7.Logging & wood harvesting12 species
8.Roads & railroads11 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). Tajikistan: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/TJ

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 Tajikistan?
Tajikistan has 150 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 37 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 Tajikistan have?
Of the 150 threatened species in Tajikistan, 37 are Critically Endangered, 34 are Endangered, and 79 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Tajikistan?
Among the 37 Critically Endangered species in Tajikistan, Crataegus darvasica 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 Tajikistan?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Tajikistan. 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 Tajikistan?
The most affected groups in Tajikistan, by number of threatened species, are insects (75), plants (31), and birds (20). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Tajikistan?
The leading threats to threatened species in Tajikistan are livestock farming & ranching, annual & perennial non-timber crops, urban development and infrastructure expansion, and hunting & trapping terrestrial animals. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Tajikistan?
Tajikistan has 6 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 Tajikistan's threatened species have declining populations?
42 of Tajikistan'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 Tajikistan compare to other countries for threatened species?
Tajikistan ranks #155 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.27% 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 Tajikistan 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 Tajikistan profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.