The map currently shows only a limited subset of the original dataset while we improve the website and data upload function. This is a work in progress, and fewer data are online as we build a system that allows national entities to upload and manage their datasets independently. Trials with partners are underway to refine the national data uploader and we welcome feedback.

If your country has a Red List that isn’t shown, it means the data hasn’t been added yet. You can help to change this! By sharing your data, you’ll ensure your country’s biodiversity is represented. If you’re a data owner or have permission to share, please visit the Contributing Your Data page. Thank you for helping us build a comprehensive and up-to-date resource.

To qualify as a data provider, you must be the owner of the data or have permission to share it. This could include Red List Authorities, publication authors, government representatives, or National Focal Points with authorisation. We prioritise official National Red List assessments. Learn more in the Data Agreement section on the Contributing Your Data page.

Absolutely. We refer to National Red Lists a lot, but we include Red Lists at any scale smaller than global, from several countries (regional) to a key area in one country (subnational) or even cross-border, such as a specific habitat.

The data uploader will flag extra fields and prevent them being uploaded. However, we are always working to improve the functioning of the database. If you have additional fields that you believe are relevant, please contact us and whilst we may not be able to upload them currently, they can be included should we launch additional features for the database.

We have a data downloader function to allow users to access and download information from the assessment search and publication search tools on the homepage. We regret, whilst we prioritise limited resources on finalising the national data uploader function, we are not able to respond to individual data requests. Thank you for your patience.

Please refer to the Terms and Conditions of Use for guidance on the usage and correct accreditation of the data. Information on the field lists and definitions of database fields are available within the resources on the Contributing Your Data page.

The current host of the database is a UK-based conservation charity, ZSL, so our working language is English. However, we are keen to expand on the languages and accessibility of the website. The database and website are governed by the multi-lingual and multi-national National Red List Working Group , and we hope to include more translation options as time goes on. We can provide links to National Red Lists in all the languages they are published in.

The website is still in a testing phase, so there isn’t a fixed update schedule yet. Our goal is for Red List focal points and data owners to upload and manage their assessments through an online form. The database will update whenever new entries are submitted.

Your individual assessments or publications should be cited as per the original attribution you provided in the "rrl citation" field. There is an option to include individual assessors and contributors per assessment as well as the source citation.

For broad use of the website and data, the preferred citation format is as follows: “ZSL and IUCN National Red List Working Group. YEAR . National Red List Database. Version 2022-1. https://www.nationalredlist.org. Accessed on [day month year].”

Please see the

for full details the onward usage of the data hosted on the NRLD.