Christmas Island

36 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

36

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

2

Highest risk

Endangered

15

Very high risk

Vulnerable

19

High risk

Declining

72%

26 species

Category Breakdown
EN 15
VU 19
CR: 2
EN: 15
VU: 19
Species by Group
🐾

mammals

1

1 threatened

🐦

birds

8

8 threatened

🐢

reptiles

2

2 threatened

🐟

fishes

12

12 threatened

🦗

insects

1

1 threatened

🌱

plants

4

4 threatened

Global Share

0.07%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#229

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

3

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Habitat shifting & alteration18 species
2.Logging & wood harvesting17 species
3.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources16 species
4.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases16 species
5.Annual & perennial non-timber crops9 species
6.Mining & quarrying8 species
7.Recreational activities8 species
8.Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals7 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 (2025). Christmas Island: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/CX

Species counts reflect IUCN Red List threatened categories (CR, EN, VU). · Full citation guide & data usage terms