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
🐟

fishes

13

13 threatened

🐢

reptiles

6

6 threatened

🐦

birds

2

2 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

2

2 threatened

🌱

plants

2

2 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

2

2 threatened

🐚

molluscs

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.05%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#236

of 250 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 on SpeciesRadar — 5 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 Anguilla have?
Of the 28 threatened species in Anguilla, 5 are Critically Endangered, 9 are Endangered, and 14 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Anguilla?
Among the 5 Critically Endangered species in Anguilla, Sombrero Ameiva (Pholidoscelis corvinus) 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 Anguilla?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Anguilla. 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 Anguilla?
The most affected groups in Anguilla, by number of threatened species, are fishes (13), reptiles (6), and birds (2). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Anguilla?
The leading threats to threatened species in Anguilla are fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, invasive non-native/alien species/diseases, habitat shifting & alteration, and logging & wood harvesting. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Anguilla?
Anguilla has 3 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 Anguilla's threatened species have declining populations?
17 of Anguilla'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 Anguilla compare to other countries for threatened species?
Anguilla ranks #236 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.05% 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 Anguilla 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 Anguilla profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.