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
🐾

mammals

1

1 threatened

🐦

birds

9

9 threatened

🐢

reptiles

4

4 threatened

🐸

amphibians

1

1 threatened

🐟

fishes

20

20 threatened

🦗

insects

3

3 threatened

🌱

plants

6

6 threatened

Global Share

0.12%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#195

of 277 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 in the SpeciesRadar database — 17 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 Barbados?
Among the 17 Critically Endangered species in Barbados, Epinephelus striatus 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 Barbados?
Protected area coverage for Barbados is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.