Turkmenistan

142 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

142

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

35

Highest risk

Endangered

33

Very high risk

Vulnerable

74

High risk

Declining

26%

37 species

Category Breakdown
CR 35
EN 33
VU 74
CR: 35
EN: 33
VU: 74

Critically Endangered

3525%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

3323%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

7452%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 142 species

Species by Group
🦗

insects

75

75 threatened

🐦

birds

22

22 threatened

🌱

plants

21

21 threatened

🐟

fishes

9

9 threatened

🐾

mammals

6

6 threatened

🐢

reptiles

6

6 threatened

🍄

fungi

2

2 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.25%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#158

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

3

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Annual & perennial non-timber crops23 species
2.Dams & water management/use21 species
3.Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals20 species
4.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)17 species
5.Livestock farming & ranching17 species
6.Urban development and infrastructure expansion14 species
7.Housing & urban areas14 species
8.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources14 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). Turkmenistan: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/TM

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 Turkmenistan?
Turkmenistan has 142 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 35 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 Turkmenistan have?
Of the 142 threatened species in Turkmenistan, 35 are Critically Endangered, 33 are Endangered, and 74 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Turkmenistan?
Among the 35 Critically Endangered species in Turkmenistan, Zygophyllum bucharicum 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 Turkmenistan?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Turkmenistan. 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 Turkmenistan?
The most affected groups in Turkmenistan, by number of threatened species, are insects (75), birds (22), and plants (21). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Turkmenistan?
The leading threats to threatened species in Turkmenistan are annual & perennial non-timber crops, dams & water management/use, hunting & trapping terrestrial animals, and type unknown/unrecorded (pollution). Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Turkmenistan?
Turkmenistan has 3 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 Turkmenistan's threatened species have declining populations?
37 of Turkmenistan'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 Turkmenistan compare to other countries for threatened species?
Turkmenistan ranks #158 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.25% 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 Turkmenistan 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 Turkmenistan profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.