Cocos (Keeling) Islands

29 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

29

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

2

Highest risk

Endangered

9

Very high risk

Vulnerable

18

High risk

Declining

76%

22 species

Category Breakdown
EN 9
VU 18
CR: 2
EN: 9
VU: 18

Critically Endangered

27%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

931%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

1862%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 29 species

Species by Group
🐦

birds

3

3 threatened

🐟

fishes

13

13 threatened

🌱

plants

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.05%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#237

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

0

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources18 species
2.Habitat shifting & alteration17 species
3.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases9 species
4.Recreational activities9 species
5.Problematic native species/diseases6 species
6.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)6 species
7.Agricultural & forestry effluents5 species
8.Annual & perennial non-timber crops5 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). Cocos (Keeling) Islands: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/CC

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 Cocos (Keeling) Islands?
Cocos (Keeling) Islands has 29 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 2 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 Cocos (Keeling) Islands?
Among the 2 Critically Endangered species in Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Canavalia pubescens 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 Cocos (Keeling) Islands?
Protected area coverage for Cocos (Keeling) Islands is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.