Anguilla

28 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

28

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

5

Highest risk

Endangered

9

Very high risk

Vulnerable

14

High risk

Declining

61%

17 species

Category Breakdown
CR 5
EN 9
VU 14
CR: 5
EN: 9
VU: 14

Critically Endangered

518%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

932%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

1450%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 28 species

Species by Group
🐦

birds

2

2 threatened

🐢

reptiles

6

6 threatened

🐟

fishes

13

13 threatened

🌱

plants

2

2 threatened

Global Share

0.05%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#239

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

3

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources14 species
2.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases12 species
3.Habitat shifting & alteration12 species
4.Logging & wood harvesting11 species
5.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)10 species
6.Housing & urban areas9 species
7.Storms & flooding9 species
8.Annual & perennial non-timber crops7 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). Anguilla: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/AI

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 Anguilla?
Anguilla has 28 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 5 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 Anguilla?
Among the 5 Critically Endangered species in Anguilla, 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 Anguilla?
Protected area coverage for Anguilla is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.