Fiji

408 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

408

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

97

Highest risk

Endangered

182

Very high risk

Vulnerable

129

High risk

Declining

41%

169 species

Category Breakdown
CR 97
EN 182
VU 129
CR: 97
EN: 182
VU: 129

Critically Endangered

9724%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

18245%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

12932%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 408 species

Species by Group
🌱

plants

195

195 threatened

🪸

corals

73

73 threatened

🐚

molluscs

54

54 threatened

🐟

fishes

36

36 threatened

🐦

birds

14

14 threatened

🐢

reptiles

13

13 threatened

🦗

insects

12

12 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

5

5 threatened

🐾

mammals

4

4 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

2

2 threatened

Global Share

0.73%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#87

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

239

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Annual & perennial non-timber crops215 species
2.Logging & wood harvesting143 species
3.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources142 species
4.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases142 species
5.Habitat shifting & alteration104 species
6.Fire & fire suppression81 species
7.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)75 species
8.Recreational activities72 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). Fiji: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/FJ

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 Fiji?
Fiji has 408 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 97 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 Fiji have?
Of the 408 threatened species in Fiji, 97 are Critically Endangered, 182 are Endangered, and 129 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Fiji?
Among the 97 Critically Endangered species in Fiji, Giant Clam (Tridacna gigas) 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 Fiji?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Fiji. 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 Fiji?
The most affected groups in Fiji, by number of threatened species, are plants (195), corals (73), and molluscs (54). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Fiji?
The leading threats to threatened species in Fiji are annual & perennial non-timber crops, logging & wood harvesting, fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, and invasive non-native/alien species/diseases. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Fiji?
Fiji has 239 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 Fiji's threatened species have declining populations?
169 of Fiji'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 Fiji compare to other countries for threatened species?
Fiji ranks #87 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.73% 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 Fiji 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 Fiji profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.