Timor-Leste

55 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

55

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

10

Highest risk

Endangered

27

Very high risk

Vulnerable

18

High risk

Declining

73%

40 species

Category Breakdown
CR 10
EN 27
VU 18
CR: 10
EN: 27
VU: 18

Critically Endangered

1018%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

2749%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

1833%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 55 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

2

2 threatened

🐦

birds

6

6 threatened

🐢

reptiles

3

3 threatened

🐟

fishes

21

21 threatened

🦗

insects

2

2 threatened

🌱

plants

10

10 threatened

Global Share

0.10%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#206

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

4

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources29 species
2.Habitat shifting & alteration25 species
3.Logging & wood harvesting21 species
4.Annual & perennial non-timber crops16 species
5.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)13 species
6.Recreational activities11 species
7.Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals10 species
8.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases10 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). Timor-Leste: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/TL

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 Timor-Leste?
Timor-Leste has 55 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 10 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 Timor-Leste?
Among the 10 Critically Endangered species in Timor-Leste, Sphyrna lewini 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 Timor-Leste?
Protected area coverage for Timor-Leste is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.