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%

101 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
🐾

mammals

16

16 threatened

🐦

birds

31

31 threatened

🐢

reptiles

2

2 threatened

🐸

amphibians

4

4 threatened

🐟

fishes

23

23 threatened

🦗

insects

768

768 threatened

🌱

plants

99

99 threatened

Global Share

2.15%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#33

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

17

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 in the SpeciesRadar database — 223 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 Ukraine?
Among the 223 Critically Endangered species in Ukraine, Chafer (Gnorimus variabilis) 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 Ukraine?
Protected area coverage for Ukraine is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.