Zimbabwe

190 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

190

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

32

Highest risk

Endangered

51

Very high risk

Vulnerable

107

High risk

Declining

48%

91 species

Category Breakdown
CR 32
EN 51
VU 107
CR: 32
EN: 51
VU: 107

Critically Endangered

3217%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

5127%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

10756%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 190 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

20

20 threatened

🐦

birds

22

22 threatened

🐢

reptiles

3

3 threatened

🐸

amphibians

6

6 threatened

🐟

fishes

5

5 threatened

🦗

insects

23

23 threatened

🌱

plants

103

103 threatened

Global Share

0.35%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#139

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

13

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Annual & perennial non-timber crops79 species
2.Logging & wood harvesting65 species
3.Livestock farming & ranching42 species
4.Mining & quarrying41 species
5.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases40 species
6.Fire & fire suppression35 species
7.Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals35 species
8.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources30 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). Zimbabwe: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/ZW

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 Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe has 190 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 32 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 Zimbabwe?
Among the 32 Critically Endangered species in Zimbabwe, Large Sharp-tail Bee (Coelioxys conoideus) 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 Zimbabwe?
Protected area coverage for Zimbabwe is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.