Taiwan

492 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

492

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

77

Highest risk

Endangered

197

Very high risk

Vulnerable

218

High risk

Declining

67%

332 species

Category Breakdown
CR 77
EN 197
VU 218
CR: 77
EN: 197
VU: 218

Critically Endangered

7716%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

19740%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

21844%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 492 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

12

12 threatened

🐦

birds

38

38 threatened

🐢

reptiles

15

15 threatened

🐸

amphibians

13

13 threatened

🐟

fishes

150

150 threatened

🦗

insects

18

18 threatened

🌱

plants

100

100 threatened

Global Share

0.90%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#75

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

53

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources254 species
2.Logging & wood harvesting162 species
3.Annual & perennial non-timber crops154 species
4.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)143 species
5.Habitat shifting & alteration138 species
6.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases129 species
7.Problematic native species/diseases103 species
8.Recreational activities100 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). Taiwan: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/TW

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 Taiwan?
Taiwan has 492 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 77 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 Taiwan?
Among the 77 Critically Endangered species in Taiwan, Wood Fingerwort (Kurzia sylvatica) 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 Taiwan?
Protected area coverage for Taiwan is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.