Barbados

65 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

65

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

17

Highest risk

Endangered

6

Very high risk

Vulnerable

42

High risk

Declining

37%

24 species

Category Breakdown
CR 17
EN 6
VU 42
CR: 17
EN: 6
VU: 42

Critically Endangered

1726%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

69%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

4265%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 65 species

Species by Group
🐟

fishes

20

20 threatened

🐦

birds

9

9 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

6

6 threatened

🌱

plants

6

6 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

6

6 threatened

🐚

molluscs

5

5 threatened

🐢

reptiles

4

4 threatened

🪸

corals

4

4 threatened

🦗

insects

3

3 threatened

🐾

mammals

1

1 threatened

🐸

amphibians

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.12%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#194

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

4

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases20 species
2.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources18 species
3.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)12 species
4.Problematic native species/diseases10 species
5.Logging & wood harvesting9 species
6.Annual & perennial non-timber crops9 species
7.Habitat shifting & alteration8 species
8.Recreational activities8 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). Barbados: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/BB

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 Barbados?
Barbados has 65 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 17 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 Barbados have?
Of the 65 threatened species in Barbados, 17 are Critically Endangered, 6 are Endangered, and 42 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Barbados?
Among the 17 Critically Endangered species in Barbados, Lamarck's Sheet Coral (Agaricia lamarcki) 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 Barbados?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Barbados. 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 Barbados?
The most affected groups in Barbados, by number of threatened species, are fishes (20), birds (9), and other invertebrates (6). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Barbados?
The leading threats to threatened species in Barbados are invasive non-native/alien species/diseases, fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, type unknown/unrecorded (pollution), and problematic native species/diseases. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Barbados?
Barbados has 4 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 Barbados's threatened species have declining populations?
24 of Barbados'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 Barbados compare to other countries for threatened species?
Barbados ranks #194 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.12% 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 Barbados 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 Barbados profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.