Aruba

39 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

39

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

7

Highest risk

Endangered

8

Very high risk

Vulnerable

24

High risk

Declining

38%

15 species

Category Breakdown
CR 7
EN 8
VU 24
CR: 7
EN: 8
VU: 24

Critically Endangered

718%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

821%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

2462%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 39 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

4

4 threatened

🐦

birds

3

3 threatened

🐢

reptiles

1

1 threatened

🐟

fishes

8

8 threatened

🌱

plants

6

6 threatened

Global Share

0.07%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#225

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

4

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources10 species
2.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)7 species
3.Habitat shifting & alteration7 species
4.Recreational activities6 species
5.Annual & perennial non-timber crops5 species
6.Garbage & solid waste5 species
7.Problematic native species/diseases5 species
8.Other ecosystem modifications5 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). Aruba: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/AW

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 Aruba?
Aruba has 39 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 7 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 Aruba?
Among the 7 Critically Endangered species in Aruba, Dunkey Dung Sea Cucumber (Holothuria mexicana) 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 Aruba?
Protected area coverage for Aruba is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.