Antigua & Barbuda

40 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

40

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

7

Highest risk

Endangered

10

Very high risk

Vulnerable

23

High risk

Declining

33%

13 species

Category Breakdown
CR 7
EN 10
VU 23
CR: 7
EN: 10
VU: 23

Critically Endangered

718%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

1025%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

2357%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 40 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

1

1 threatened

🐦

birds

5

5 threatened

🐢

reptiles

3

3 threatened

🐸

amphibians

1

1 threatened

🐟

fishes

9

9 threatened

🦗

insects

1

1 threatened

🌱

plants

7

7 threatened

Global Share

0.07%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#223

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

2

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources8 species
2.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases7 species
3.Logging & wood harvesting5 species
4.Annual & perennial non-timber crops5 species
5.Habitat shifting & alteration5 species
6.Coastal development and habitat destruction4 species
7.Commercial and recreational overfishing3 species
8.Coral reef degradation and bleaching3 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). Antigua & Barbuda: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/AG

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 Antigua & Barbuda?
Antigua & Barbuda has 40 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 7 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 Antigua & Barbuda?
Among the 7 Critically Endangered species in Antigua & Barbuda, Epinephelus striatus 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 Antigua & Barbuda?
Protected area coverage for Antigua & Barbuda is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.