Yemen

188 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

188

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

29

Highest risk

Endangered

77

Very high risk

Vulnerable

82

High risk

Declining

59%

110 species

Category Breakdown
CR 29
EN 77
VU 82
CR: 29
EN: 77
VU: 82

Critically Endangered

2915%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

7741%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

8244%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 188 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

9

9 threatened

🐦

birds

22

22 threatened

🐢

reptiles

5

5 threatened

🐟

fishes

44

44 threatened

🦗

insects

7

7 threatened

🌱

plants

49

49 threatened

Global Share

0.34%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#142

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

38

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources84 species
2.Habitat shifting & alteration62 species
3.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)43 species
4.Annual & perennial non-timber crops39 species
5.Problematic native species/diseases37 species
6.Livestock farming & ranching35 species
7.Recreational activities35 species
8.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases33 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). Yemen: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/YE

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 Yemen?
Yemen has 188 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 29 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 Yemen?
Among the 29 Critically Endangered species in Yemen, Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus) 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 Yemen?
Protected area coverage for Yemen is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.