Bahamas

190 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

190

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

50

Highest risk

Endangered

49

Very high risk

Vulnerable

91

High risk

Declining

55%

104 species

Category Breakdown
CR 50
EN 49
VU 91
CR: 50
EN: 49
VU: 91

Critically Endangered

5026%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

4926%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

9148%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 190 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

4

4 threatened

🐦

birds

14

14 threatened

🐢

reptiles

10

10 threatened

🐸

amphibians

3

3 threatened

🐟

fishes

56

56 threatened

🦗

insects

4

4 threatened

🌱

plants

39

39 threatened

Global Share

0.35%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#141

of 277 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 in the SpeciesRadar database — 50 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 Bahamas?
Among the 50 Critically Endangered species in Bahamas, 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 Bahamas?
Protected area coverage for Bahamas is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.