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
🦗

insects

84

84 threatened

🌱

plants

41

41 threatened

🐟

fishes

27

27 threatened

🐦

birds

23

23 threatened

🐚

molluscs

16

16 threatened

🐾

mammals

11

11 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

6

6 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

6

6 threatened

🍄

fungi

4

4 threatened

🐢

reptiles

3

3 threatened

🪸

corals

2

2 threatened

🐸

amphibians

1

1 threatened

🕷️

arachnids

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.40%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#123

of 250 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 on SpeciesRadar — 49 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 Tunisia have?
Of the 225 threatened species in Tunisia, 49 are Critically Endangered, 54 are Endangered, and 122 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Tunisia?
Among the 49 Critically Endangered species in Tunisia, Blue Lip Cichlid (Haplochromis desfontainii) 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 Tunisia?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Tunisia. 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 Tunisia?
The most affected groups in Tunisia, by number of threatened species, are insects (84), plants (41), and fishes (27). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Tunisia?
The leading threats to threatened species in Tunisia are fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, logging & wood harvesting, housing & urban areas, 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 Tunisia?
Tunisia has 8 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 Tunisia's threatened species have declining populations?
72 of Tunisia'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 Tunisia compare to other countries for threatened species?
Tunisia ranks #123 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.40% 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 Tunisia 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 Tunisia profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.