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
🦗

insects

147

147 threatened

🐦

birds

19

19 threatened

🌱

plants

8

8 threatened

🍄

fungi

4

4 threatened

🕷️

arachnids

4

4 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

3

3 threatened

🐾

mammals

2

2 threatened

🐸

amphibians

2

2 threatened

🐢

reptiles

1

1 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.34%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#136

of 250 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 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 Kosovo have?
Of the 191 threatened species in Kosovo, 42 are Critically Endangered, 45 are Endangered, and 104 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Kosovo?
Among the 42 Critically Endangered species in Kosovo, Spanish Fly (Lytta vesicatoria) 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 Kosovo?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Kosovo. 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 Kosovo?
The most affected groups in Kosovo, by number of threatened species, are insects (147), birds (19), and plants (8). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Kosovo?
The leading threats to threatened species in Kosovo are urban development and infrastructure expansion, agricultural intensification, agricultural intensification and pesticide use, and habitat fragmentation. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many of Kosovo's threatened species have declining populations?
9 of Kosovo'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 Kosovo compare to other countries for threatened species?
Kosovo ranks #136 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 Kosovo 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 Kosovo profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.