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
🐾

mammals

9

9 threatened

🐦

birds

20

20 threatened

🐢

reptiles

8

8 threatened

🐟

fishes

3

3 threatened

🦗

insects

75

75 threatened

🌱

plants

31

31 threatened

Global Share

0.27%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#156

of 277 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 in the SpeciesRadar database — 37 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 Tajikistan?
Among the 37 Critically Endangered species in Tajikistan, alvardyngbagge (Acanthobodilus immundus) 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 Tajikistan?
Protected area coverage for Tajikistan is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.