Countries with most endangered animal species in Latin America & the Caribbean 2022
Mexico is the country with the largest number of endangered animal species in Latin America and the Caribbean. In 2022, a total of 361 animal species were registered as endangered on the IUCN Red List. Colombia ranked second in the region, with 326 animal species in danger of extinction. When it comes to endangered plant species in Latin America, Mexico also ranks as the country with the largest number.
