Uruguay

178 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

178

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

31

Highest risk

Endangered

55

Very high risk

Vulnerable

92

High risk

Declining

54%

97 species

Category Breakdown
CR 31
EN 55
VU 92
CR: 31
EN: 55
VU: 92

Critically Endangered

3117%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

5531%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

9252%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 178 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

7

7 threatened

🐦

birds

24

24 threatened

🐢

reptiles

3

3 threatened

🐸

amphibians

6

6 threatened

🐟

fishes

70

70 threatened

🦗

insects

7

7 threatened

🌱

plants

42

42 threatened

Global Share

0.33%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#146

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

10

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources67 species
2.Annual & perennial non-timber crops57 species
3.Livestock farming & ranching47 species
4.Logging & wood harvesting39 species
5.Housing & urban areas32 species
6.Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals31 species
7.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases20 species
8.Wood & pulp plantations19 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). Uruguay: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/UY

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 Uruguay?
Uruguay has 178 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 31 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 Uruguay?
Among the 31 Critically Endangered species in Uruguay, Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus) 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 Uruguay?
Protected area coverage for Uruguay is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.