How many threatened species are in America, Caribbean, Cuba?
America, Caribbean, Cuba has 341 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 81 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 America, Caribbean, Cuba have?
Of the 341 threatened species in America, Caribbean, Cuba, 81 are Critically Endangered, 110 are Endangered, and 150 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in America, Caribbean, Cuba?
Among the 81 Critically Endangered species in America, Caribbean, Cuba, Eremias pleskei 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 America, Caribbean, Cuba?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for America, Caribbean, Cuba. 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 America, Caribbean, Cuba?
The most affected groups in America, Caribbean, Cuba, by number of threatened species, are insects (159), plants (122), and birds (20). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in America, Caribbean, Cuba?
The leading threats to threatened species in America, Caribbean, Cuba are livestock farming & ranching, logging & wood harvesting, annual & perennial non-timber crops, and urban development and infrastructure expansion. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in America, Caribbean, Cuba?
America, Caribbean, Cuba has 53 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 America, Caribbean, Cuba's threatened species have declining populations?
56 of America, Caribbean, Cuba'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 America, Caribbean, Cuba compare to other countries for threatened species?
America, Caribbean, Cuba ranks #94 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.61% 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 America, Caribbean, Cuba 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 America, Caribbean, Cuba profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.