Bahamas

190 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

190

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

50

Highest risk

Endangered

48

Very high risk

Vulnerable

92

High risk

Declining

55%

104 species

Category Breakdown
CR 50
EN 48
VU 92
CR: 50
EN: 48
VU: 92

Critically Endangered

5026%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

4825%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

9248%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 190 species

Species by Group
🐟

fishes

56

56 threatened

🌱

plants

39

39 threatened

🪸

corals

28

28 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

15

15 threatened

🐦

birds

14

14 threatened

🐚

molluscs

11

11 threatened

🐢

reptiles

10

10 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

5

5 threatened

🐾

mammals

4

4 threatened

🦗

insects

4

4 threatened

🐸

amphibians

3

3 threatened

🍄

fungi

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.34%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#138

of 253 countries

Endemic Threatened

26

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources75 species
2.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases69 species
3.Habitat shifting & alteration65 species
4.Recreational activities43 species
5.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)42 species
6.Logging & wood harvesting39 species
7.Annual & perennial non-timber crops37 species
8.Problematic native species/diseases33 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). Bahamas: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/BS

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 Bahamas?
Bahamas has 190 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 50 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 Bahamas have?
Of the 190 threatened species in Bahamas, 50 are Critically Endangered, 48 are Endangered, and 92 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Bahamas?
Among the 50 Critically Endangered species in Bahamas, Atlantic Mushroom Coral (Scolymia lacera) 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 Bahamas?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Bahamas. 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 Bahamas?
The most affected groups in Bahamas, by number of threatened species, are fishes (56), plants (39), and corals (28). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Bahamas?
The leading threats to threatened species in Bahamas are fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, invasive non-native/alien species/diseases, habitat shifting & alteration, and recreational activities. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Bahamas?
Bahamas has 26 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 Bahamas's threatened species have declining populations?
104 of Bahamas'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 Bahamas compare to other countries for threatened species?
Bahamas ranks #138 of 253 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.34% 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 Bahamas 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 Bahamas profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.