Ukraine

1,173 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

1,173

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

223

Highest risk

Endangered

339

Very high risk

Vulnerable

611

High risk

Declining

9%

102 species

Category Breakdown
CR 223
EN 339
VU 611
CR: 223
EN: 339
VU: 611

Critically Endangered

22319%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

33929%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

61152%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 1,173 species

Species by Group
🦗

insects

768

768 threatened

🕷️

arachnids

136

136 threatened

🌱

plants

99

99 threatened

🍄

fungi

60

60 threatened

🐦

birds

31

31 threatened

🐟

fishes

23

23 threatened

🐾

mammals

16

16 threatened

🐚

molluscs

16

16 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

10

10 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

8

8 threatened

🐸

amphibians

4

4 threatened

🐢

reptiles

2

2 threatened

Global Share

2.10%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#33

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

19

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Habitat fragmentation126 species
2.Agricultural intensification112 species
3.Agricultural intensification and pesticide use109 species
4.Urban development and infrastructure expansion101 species
5.Habitat loss and fragmentation92 species
6.Urban and residential development67 species
7.Water pollution from agricultural runoff56 species
8.Habitat loss from agricultural intensification55 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). Ukraine: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/UA

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 Ukraine?
Ukraine has 1,173 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 223 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 Ukraine have?
Of the 1,173 threatened species in Ukraine, 223 are Critically Endangered, 339 are Endangered, and 611 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Ukraine?
Among the 223 Critically Endangered species in Ukraine, Speckled Ground Squirrel (Spermophilus suslicus) 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 Ukraine?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Ukraine. 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 Ukraine?
The most affected groups in Ukraine, by number of threatened species, are insects (768), arachnids (136), and plants (99). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Ukraine?
The leading threats to threatened species in Ukraine are habitat fragmentation, agricultural intensification, agricultural intensification and pesticide use, and urban development and infrastructure expansion. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Ukraine?
Ukraine has 19 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 Ukraine's threatened species have declining populations?
102 of Ukraine'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 Ukraine compare to other countries for threatened species?
Ukraine ranks #33 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 2.10% 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 Ukraine 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 Ukraine profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.