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Endangered animals of South America

Threatened species of the Andes, Amazon, Atlantic Forest, and beyond. Each record shows the species' global IUCN Red List category and links to authoritative sources. National legal status is separate — see the note below.

45 records · last reviewed

Data limitations

  • These are educational summaries, not the official assessment. Conservation status can change as new science and threats emerge.
  • We show the global IUCN Red List category. A species' national or local legal status can differ from its global category — national Red Books and protected-species laws vary by country.
  • Each record shows a last-verified date and a data-confidence flag so you can see how current and how checked it is.
  • Always verify the current status on the official IUCN Red List and the relevant national wildlife authority. FaunaHub does not replace conservation authorities.

Dataset last reviewed: Full data methodology →

Threatened species of South America

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this list show legally protected species in South America?
No. It shows each species' global IUCN Red List category, not national legal status. Legal protection depends on the relevant country's own laws and national Red Books, which are separate and vary widely. Always check the appropriate national authority.
How were these species chosen for South America?
A species appears here when its native range or regular occurrence falls in this region, as documented in the authoritative sources linked on each record. FaunaHub does not invent regional presence.
Is this a complete list of threatened species in the region?
No. It is a curated educational selection from FaunaHub's Red List dataset, not a complete regional inventory. The official IUCN Red List and national authorities hold the complete data.

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