Vatican City

1 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

1

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

0

Highest risk

Endangered

1

Very high risk

Vulnerable

0

High risk

Declining

0%

0 species

Category Breakdown
EN 1
CR: 0
EN: 1
VU: 0

Critically Endangered

00%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

1100%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

00%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 1 species

Species by Group
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birds

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.00%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#248

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

0

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Climate change affecting migration and breeding patterns1 species
2.Collision with power lines during migration1 species
3.Habitat loss and degradation from agricultural intensification1 species
4.Reduced prey availability from pesticide use1 species
5.Wetland drainage and conversion1 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). Vatican City: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/VA

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 Vatican City?
Vatican City has 1 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 0 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 Vatican City have?
Of the 1 threatened species in Vatican City, 0 are Critically Endangered, 1 are Endangered, and 0 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Vatican City?
Vatican City has 0 Critically Endangered species. The full ranked list is available on the country dashboard, filterable and sortable by taxonomic group.
What protected areas exist in Vatican City?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Vatican City. 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 Vatican City?
The most affected groups in Vatican City, by number of threatened species, are birds (1). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Vatican City?
The leading threats to threatened species in Vatican City are climate change affecting migration and breeding patterns, collision with power lines during migration, habitat loss and degradation from agricultural intensification, and reduced prey availability from pesticide use. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How does Vatican City compare to other countries for threatened species?
Vatican City ranks #248 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.00% 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 Vatican City 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 Vatican City profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.