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
🐟

fishes

13

13 threatened

🌱

plants

6

6 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

6

6 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

5

5 threatened

🪸

corals

3

3 threatened

🐦

birds

2

2 threatened

🐸

amphibians

2

2 threatened

🐚

molluscs

2

2 threatened

Global Share

0.07%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#224

of 250 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 on SpeciesRadar — 3 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 Dominica have?
Of the 39 threatened species in Dominica, 3 are Critically Endangered, 7 are Endangered, and 29 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Dominica?
Among the 3 Critically Endangered species in Dominica, 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 Dominica?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Dominica. 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 Dominica?
The most affected groups in Dominica, by number of threatened species, are fishes (13), plants (6), and crustaceans (6). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Dominica?
The leading threats to threatened species in Dominica are invasive non-native/alien species/diseases, annual & perennial non-timber crops, fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, 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 Dominica?
Dominica 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 Dominica's threatened species have declining populations?
10 of Dominica'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 Dominica compare to other countries for threatened species?
Dominica ranks #224 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.07% 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 Dominica 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 Dominica profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.