Dominica

39 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

39

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

3

Highest risk

Endangered

7

Very high risk

Vulnerable

29

High risk

Declining

26%

10 species

Category Breakdown
EN 7
VU 29
CR: 3
EN: 7
VU: 29

Critically Endangered

38%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

718%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

2974%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 39 species

Species by Group
🐦

birds

2

2 threatened

🐸

amphibians

2

2 threatened

🐟

fishes

13

13 threatened

🌱

plants

6

6 threatened

Global Share

0.07%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#224

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

1

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases12 species
2.Annual & perennial non-timber crops8 species
3.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources8 species
4.Habitat shifting & alteration8 species
5.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)7 species
6.Logging & wood harvesting7 species
7.Problematic native species/diseases5 species
8.Coastal development and habitat destruction4 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). Dominica: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/DM

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 Dominica?
Dominica has 39 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 3 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 Dominica?
Among the 3 Critically Endangered species in Dominica, Agaricia lamarcki 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 Dominica?
Protected area coverage for Dominica is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.