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
🐾

mammals

4

4 threatened

🐦

birds

5

5 threatened

🐢

reptiles

2

2 threatened

🐟

fishes

18

18 threatened

🌱

plants

5

5 threatened

Global Share

0.10%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#208

of 277 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 in the SpeciesRadar database — 9 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 Curaçao?
Among the 9 Critically Endangered species in Curaçao, Mycetophyllia ferox 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 Curaçao?
Protected area coverage for Curaçao is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.