Uzbekistan

191 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

191

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

42

Highest risk

Endangered

53

Very high risk

Vulnerable

96

High risk

Declining

29%

56 species

Category Breakdown
CR 42
EN 53
VU 96
CR: 42
EN: 53
VU: 96

Critically Endangered

4222%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

5328%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

9650%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 191 species

Species by Group
🦗

insects

91

91 threatened

🌱

plants

38

38 threatened

🐦

birds

24

24 threatened

🐢

reptiles

10

10 threatened

🐾

mammals

9

9 threatened

🐟

fishes

7

7 threatened

🕷️

arachnids

6

6 threatened

🍄

fungi

5

5 threatened

🐚

molluscs

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.34%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#137

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

5

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Annual & perennial non-timber crops36 species
2.Livestock farming & ranching35 species
3.Urban development and infrastructure expansion25 species
4.Habitat shifting & alteration23 species
5.Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals22 species
6.Housing & urban areas22 species
7.Dams & water management/use21 species
8.Logging & wood harvesting21 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). Uzbekistan: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/UZ

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 Uzbekistan?
Uzbekistan has 191 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 42 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 Uzbekistan have?
Of the 191 threatened species in Uzbekistan, 42 are Critically Endangered, 53 are Endangered, and 96 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Uzbekistan?
Among the 42 Critically Endangered species in Uzbekistan, Zygophyllum bucharicum 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 Uzbekistan?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Uzbekistan. 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 Uzbekistan?
The most affected groups in Uzbekistan, by number of threatened species, are insects (91), plants (38), and birds (24). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Uzbekistan?
The leading threats to threatened species in Uzbekistan are annual & perennial non-timber crops, livestock farming & ranching, urban development and infrastructure expansion, and habitat shifting & alteration. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Uzbekistan?
Uzbekistan has 5 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 Uzbekistan's threatened species have declining populations?
56 of Uzbekistan'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 Uzbekistan compare to other countries for threatened species?
Uzbekistan ranks #137 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.34% 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 Uzbekistan 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 Uzbekistan profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.