America, Caribbean, Cuba

341 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

341

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

81

Highest risk

Endangered

110

Very high risk

Vulnerable

150

High risk

Declining

16%

56 species

Category Breakdown
CR 81
EN 110
VU 150
CR: 81
EN: 110
VU: 150

Critically Endangered

8124%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

11032%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

15044%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 341 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

6

6 threatened

🐦

birds

20

20 threatened

🐢

reptiles

7

7 threatened

🐟

fishes

4

4 threatened

🦗

insects

159

159 threatened

🌱

plants

122

122 threatened

Global Share

0.62%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#95

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

53

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Livestock farming & ranching60 species
2.Logging & wood harvesting60 species
3.Annual & perennial non-timber crops58 species
4.Urban development and infrastructure expansion39 species
5.Habitat fragmentation22 species
6.Agricultural intensification19 species
7.Agricultural intensification and pesticide use19 species
8.Housing & urban areas18 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). America, Caribbean, Cuba: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/AM

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 America, Caribbean, Cuba?
America, Caribbean, Cuba has 341 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 81 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 America, Caribbean, Cuba?
Among the 81 Critically Endangered species in America, Caribbean, Cuba, Hydrovatus cuspidatus 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 America, Caribbean, Cuba?
Protected area coverage for America, Caribbean, Cuba is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.