Timor-Leste

55 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

55

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

10

Highest risk

Endangered

26

Very high risk

Vulnerable

19

High risk

Declining

73%

40 species

Category Breakdown
CR 10
EN 26
VU 19
CR: 10
EN: 26
VU: 19

Critically Endangered

1018%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

2647%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

1935%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 55 species

Species by Group
🐟

fishes

21

21 threatened

🌱

plants

10

10 threatened

🪸

corals

10

10 threatened

🐦

birds

6

6 threatened

🐢

reptiles

3

3 threatened

🐾

mammals

2

2 threatened

🦗

insects

2

2 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.10%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#205

of 250 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 on SpeciesRadar — 10 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 Timor-Leste have?
Of the 55 threatened species in Timor-Leste, 10 are Critically Endangered, 26 are Endangered, and 19 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Timor-Leste?
Among the 10 Critically Endangered species in Timor-Leste, Cycas glauca 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 Timor-Leste?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Timor-Leste. 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 Timor-Leste?
The most affected groups in Timor-Leste, by number of threatened species, are fishes (21), plants (10), and corals (10). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Timor-Leste?
The leading threats to threatened species in Timor-Leste are fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, habitat shifting & alteration, logging & wood harvesting, and annual & perennial non-timber crops. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Timor-Leste?
Timor-Leste has 4 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 Timor-Leste's threatened species have declining populations?
40 of Timor-Leste'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 Timor-Leste compare to other countries for threatened species?
Timor-Leste ranks #205 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.10% 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 Timor-Leste 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 Timor-Leste profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.