Transcaucasus

981 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

981

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

247

Highest risk

Endangered

293

Very high risk

Vulnerable

441

High risk

Declining

32%

314 species

Category Breakdown
CR 247
EN 293
VU 441
CR: 247
EN: 293
VU: 441

Critically Endangered

24725%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

29330%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

44145%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 981 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

14

14 threatened

🐦

birds

34

34 threatened

🐢

reptiles

19

19 threatened

🐸

amphibians

13

13 threatened

🐟

fishes

131

131 threatened

🦗

insects

394

394 threatened

🌱

plants

207

207 threatened

Global Share

1.79%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#41

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

250

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Dams & water management/use168 species
2.Housing & urban areas146 species
3.Logging & wood harvesting140 species
4.Annual & perennial non-timber crops132 species
5.Livestock farming & ranching132 species
6.Habitat shifting & alteration121 species
7.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)116 species
8.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources76 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). Transcaucasus: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/TR

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 Transcaucasus?
Transcaucasus has 981 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 247 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 Transcaucasus?
Among the 247 Critically Endangered species in Transcaucasus, 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 Transcaucasus?
Protected area coverage for Transcaucasus is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.