Tunisia

225 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

225

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

49

Highest risk

Endangered

54

Very high risk

Vulnerable

122

High risk

Declining

32%

72 species

Category Breakdown
CR 49
EN 54
VU 122
CR: 49
EN: 54
VU: 122

Critically Endangered

4922%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

5424%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

12254%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 225 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

11

11 threatened

🐦

birds

23

23 threatened

🐢

reptiles

3

3 threatened

🐸

amphibians

1

1 threatened

🐟

fishes

27

27 threatened

🦗

insects

84

84 threatened

🌱

plants

41

41 threatened

Global Share

0.41%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#124

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

8

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources38 species
2.Logging & wood harvesting33 species
3.Housing & urban areas33 species
4.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)32 species
5.Annual & perennial non-timber crops29 species
6.Livestock farming & ranching25 species
7.Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals23 species
8.Dams & water management/use22 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). Tunisia: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/TN

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 Tunisia?
Tunisia has 225 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 49 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 Tunisia?
Among the 49 Critically Endangered species in Tunisia, St. Johnswort Beetle (Chrysolina hyperici) 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 Tunisia?
Protected area coverage for Tunisia is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.