Kosovo

191 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

191

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

42

Highest risk

Endangered

45

Very high risk

Vulnerable

104

High risk

Declining

5%

9 species

Category Breakdown
CR 42
EN 45
VU 104
CR: 42
EN: 45
VU: 104

Critically Endangered

4222%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

4524%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

10454%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 191 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

2

2 threatened

🐦

birds

19

19 threatened

🐢

reptiles

1

1 threatened

🐸

amphibians

2

2 threatened

🦗

insects

147

147 threatened

🌱

plants

8

8 threatened

Global Share

0.35%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#138

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

0

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Urban development and infrastructure expansion31 species
2.Agricultural intensification17 species
3.Agricultural intensification and pesticide use15 species
4.Habitat fragmentation14 species
5.Habitat loss and fragmentation13 species
6.Habitat fragmentation isolating populations11 species
7.Climate change impacts on host plant availability11 species
8.Habitat loss from agricultural intensification10 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). Kosovo: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/XK

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 Kosovo?
Kosovo 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 Kosovo?
Among the 42 Critically Endangered species in Kosovo, naken barkbock (Arhopalus ferus) 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 Kosovo?
Protected area coverage for Kosovo is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.