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
🐾

mammals

6

6 threatened

🐦

birds

22

22 threatened

🐢

reptiles

6

6 threatened

🐟

fishes

9

9 threatened

🦗

insects

75

75 threatened

🌱

plants

21

21 threatened

Global Share

0.26%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#159

of 277 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 in the SpeciesRadar database — 35 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 Turkmenistan?
Among the 35 Critically Endangered species in Turkmenistan, Hydrovatus cuspidatus 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 Turkmenistan?
Protected area coverage for Turkmenistan is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.