Curaçao

55 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

55

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

9

Highest risk

Endangered

8

Very high risk

Vulnerable

38

High risk

Declining

40%

22 species

Category Breakdown
CR 9
EN 8
VU 38
CR: 9
EN: 8
VU: 38

Critically Endangered

916%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

815%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

3869%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 55 species

Species by Group
🐟

fishes

18

18 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

8

8 threatened

🪸

corals

6

6 threatened

🐦

birds

5

5 threatened

🌱

plants

5

5 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

5

5 threatened

🐾

mammals

4

4 threatened

🐢

reptiles

2

2 threatened

🐚

molluscs

2

2 threatened

Global Share

0.10%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#206

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

1

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases15 species
2.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources14 species
3.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)11 species
4.Habitat shifting & alteration10 species
5.Annual & perennial non-timber crops9 species
6.Problematic native species/diseases9 species
7.Recreational activities8 species
8.Garbage & solid waste6 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). Curaçao: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/CW

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 Curaçao?
Curaçao has 55 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 9 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 Curaçao have?
Of the 55 threatened species in Curaçao, 9 are Critically Endangered, 8 are Endangered, and 38 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Curaçao?
Among the 9 Critically Endangered species in Curaçao, Rough Cactus Coral (Mycetophyllia ferox) 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 Curaçao?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Curaçao. 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 Curaçao?
The most affected groups in Curaçao, by number of threatened species, are fishes (18), other invertebrates (8), and corals (6). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Curaçao?
The leading threats to threatened species in Curaçao are invasive non-native/alien species/diseases, fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, type unknown/unrecorded (pollution), and habitat shifting & alteration. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Curaçao?
Curaçao has 1 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 Curaçao's threatened species have declining populations?
22 of Curaçao'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 Curaçao compare to other countries for threatened species?
Curaçao ranks #206 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.10% 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 Curaçao 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 Curaçao profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.