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
🐟

fishes

9

9 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

7

7 threatened

🌱

plants

7

7 threatened

🐦

birds

5

5 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

4

4 threatened

🐢

reptiles

3

3 threatened

🐚

molluscs

2

2 threatened

🐾

mammals

1

1 threatened

🐸

amphibians

1

1 threatened

🦗

insects

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.07%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#221

of 250 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 on SpeciesRadar — 7 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 Antigua & Barbuda have?
Of the 40 threatened species in Antigua & Barbuda, 7 are Critically Endangered, 10 are Endangered, and 23 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Antigua & Barbuda?
Among the 7 Critically Endangered species in Antigua & Barbuda, Antiguan Racer (Alsophis antiguae) 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 Antigua & Barbuda?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Antigua & Barbuda. 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 Antigua & Barbuda?
The most affected groups in Antigua & Barbuda, by number of threatened species, are fishes (9), other invertebrates (7), and plants (7). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Antigua & Barbuda?
The leading threats to threatened species in Antigua & Barbuda are fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, invasive non-native/alien species/diseases, logging & wood harvesting, and annual & perennial non-timber crops. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Antigua & Barbuda?
Antigua & Barbuda has 2 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 Antigua & Barbuda's threatened species have declining populations?
13 of Antigua & Barbuda'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 Antigua & Barbuda compare to other countries for threatened species?
Antigua & Barbuda ranks #221 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.07% 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 Antigua & Barbuda 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 Antigua & Barbuda profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.