St. Barthélemy

55 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

55

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

10

Highest risk

Endangered

7

Very high risk

Vulnerable

38

High risk

Declining

44%

24 species

Category Breakdown
CR 10
EN 7
VU 38
CR: 10
EN: 7
VU: 38

Critically Endangered

1018%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

713%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

3869%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 55 species

Species by Group
🐟

fishes

25

25 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

12

12 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

6

6 threatened

🌱

plants

4

4 threatened

🐦

birds

3

3 threatened

🪸

corals

2

2 threatened

🐢

reptiles

1

1 threatened

🐸

amphibians

1

1 threatened

🐚

molluscs

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.10%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#207

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

0

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources21 species
2.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases12 species
3.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)9 species
4.Problematic native species/diseases9 species
5.Habitat shifting & alteration8 species
6.Annual & perennial non-timber crops6 species
7.Logging & wood harvesting5 species
8.Recreational activities4 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). St. Barthélemy: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/BL

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 St. Barthélemy?
St. Barthélemy has 55 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 10 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 St. Barthélemy have?
Of the 55 threatened species in St. Barthélemy, 10 are Critically Endangered, 7 are Endangered, and 38 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in St. Barthélemy?
Among the 10 Critically Endangered species in St. Barthélemy, Rough Cactus Coral (Mycetophyllia ferox) 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 St. Barthélemy?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for St. Barthélemy. 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 St. Barthélemy?
The most affected groups in St. Barthélemy, by number of threatened species, are fishes (25), other invertebrates (12), and crustaceans (6). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in St. Barthélemy?
The leading threats to threatened species in St. Barthélemy are fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, invasive non-native/alien species/diseases, 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 of St. Barthélemy's threatened species have declining populations?
24 of St. Barthélemy'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 St. Barthélemy compare to other countries for threatened species?
St. Barthélemy ranks #207 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.10% 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 St. Barthélemy 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 St. Barthélemy profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.