Cocos (Keeling) Islands

29 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

29

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

2

Highest risk

Endangered

8

Very high risk

Vulnerable

19

High risk

Declining

76%

22 species

Category Breakdown
EN 8
VU 19
CR: 2
EN: 8
VU: 19

Critically Endangered

27%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

828%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

1966%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 29 species

Species by Group
🐟

fishes

13

13 threatened

🪸

corals

9

9 threatened

🐦

birds

3

3 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

3

3 threatened

🌱

plants

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.05%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#233

of 250 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 on SpeciesRadar — 2 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 Cocos (Keeling) Islands have?
Of the 29 threatened species in Cocos (Keeling) Islands, 2 are Critically Endangered, 8 are Endangered, and 19 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Cocos (Keeling) Islands?
Among the 2 Critically Endangered species in Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Galápagos Damselfish (Azurina eupalama) 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 Cocos (Keeling) Islands?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Cocos (Keeling) Islands. 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 Cocos (Keeling) Islands?
The most affected groups in Cocos (Keeling) Islands, by number of threatened species, are fishes (13), corals (9), and birds (3). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Cocos (Keeling) Islands?
The leading threats to threatened species in Cocos (Keeling) Islands are fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, habitat shifting & alteration, invasive non-native/alien species/diseases, and recreational activities. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many of Cocos (Keeling) Islands's threatened species have declining populations?
22 of Cocos (Keeling) Islands'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 Cocos (Keeling) Islands compare to other countries for threatened species?
Cocos (Keeling) Islands ranks #233 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.05% 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 Cocos (Keeling) Islands 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 Cocos (Keeling) Islands profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.