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
🐾

mammals

9

9 threatened

🐦

birds

24

24 threatened

🐢

reptiles

10

10 threatened

🐟

fishes

7

7 threatened

🦗

insects

91

91 threatened

🌱

plants

38

38 threatened

Global Share

0.35%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#137

of 277 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 in the SpeciesRadar database — 42 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 Uzbekistan?
Among the 42 Critically Endangered species in Uzbekistan, Spanish Fly (Lytta vesicatoria) 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 Uzbekistan?
Protected area coverage for Uzbekistan is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.