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
🐾

mammals

5

5 threatened

🐦

birds

4

4 threatened

🐢

reptiles

3

3 threatened

🐟

fishes

26

26 threatened

🌱

plants

9

9 threatened

Global Share

0.12%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#194

of 277 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 in the SpeciesRadar database — 15 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 Caribbean Netherlands?
Among the 15 Critically Endangered species in Caribbean Netherlands, 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 Caribbean Netherlands?
Protected area coverage for Caribbean Netherlands is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.