Caribbean Netherlands

67 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

67

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

15

Highest risk

Endangered

13

Very high risk

Vulnerable

39

High risk

Declining

51%

34 species

Category Breakdown
CR 15
EN 13
VU 39
CR: 15
EN: 13
VU: 39

Critically Endangered

1522%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

1319%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

3958%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 67 species

Species by Group
🐟

fishes

26

26 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

10

10 threatened

🌱

plants

9

9 threatened

🪸

corals

6

6 threatened

🐾

mammals

5

5 threatened

🐦

birds

4

4 threatened

🐢

reptiles

3

3 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

3

3 threatened

🐚

molluscs

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.12%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#193

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

1

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources23 species
2.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases16 species
3.Habitat shifting & alteration14 species
4.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)13 species
5.Recreational activities11 species
6.Annual & perennial non-timber crops11 species
7.Problematic native species/diseases11 species
8.Logging & wood harvesting8 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). Caribbean Netherlands: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/BQ

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 Caribbean Netherlands?
Caribbean Netherlands has 67 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 15 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 Caribbean Netherlands have?
Of the 67 threatened species in Caribbean Netherlands, 15 are Critically Endangered, 13 are Endangered, and 39 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Caribbean Netherlands?
Among the 15 Critically Endangered species in Caribbean Netherlands, 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 Caribbean Netherlands?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Caribbean Netherlands. 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 Caribbean Netherlands?
The most affected groups in Caribbean Netherlands, by number of threatened species, are fishes (26), other invertebrates (10), and plants (9). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Caribbean Netherlands?
The leading threats to threatened species in Caribbean Netherlands are fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, invasive non-native/alien species/diseases, habitat shifting & alteration, and type unknown/unrecorded (pollution). Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Caribbean Netherlands?
Caribbean Netherlands has 1 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 Caribbean Netherlands's threatened species have declining populations?
34 of Caribbean Netherlands'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 Caribbean Netherlands compare to other countries for threatened species?
Caribbean Netherlands ranks #193 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 Caribbean Netherlands 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 Caribbean Netherlands profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.