Zimbabwe

190 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

190

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

33

Highest risk

Endangered

51

Very high risk

Vulnerable

106

High risk

Declining

48%

91 species

Category Breakdown
CR 33
EN 51
VU 106
CR: 33
EN: 51
VU: 106

Critically Endangered

3317%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

5127%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

10656%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 190 species

Species by Group
🌱

plants

103

103 threatened

🦗

insects

23

23 threatened

🐦

birds

22

22 threatened

🐾

mammals

20

20 threatened

🐸

amphibians

6

6 threatened

🐟

fishes

5

5 threatened

🍄

fungi

4

4 threatened

🐢

reptiles

3

3 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

2

2 threatened

🕷️

arachnids

2

2 threatened

Global Share

0.34%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#141

of 250 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 on SpeciesRadar — 33 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 Zimbabwe have?
Of the 190 threatened species in Zimbabwe, 33 are Critically Endangered, 51 are Endangered, and 106 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Zimbabwe?
Among the 33 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 Critically Endangered species is filterable on the Species tab.
What protected areas exist in Zimbabwe?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Zimbabwe. 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 Zimbabwe?
The most affected groups in Zimbabwe, by number of threatened species, are plants (103), insects (23), and birds (22). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Zimbabwe?
The leading threats to threatened species in Zimbabwe are annual & perennial non-timber crops, logging & wood harvesting, livestock farming & ranching, and mining & quarrying. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe has 13 threatened species that are endemic — found nowhere else on Earth. Because their entire global population depends on this one country, they are especially vulnerable to local habitat loss.
How many of Zimbabwe's threatened species have declining populations?
91 of Zimbabwe'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 Zimbabwe compare to other countries for threatened species?
Zimbabwe ranks #141 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 Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.