Fiji

408 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

408

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

96

Highest risk

Endangered

184

Very high risk

Vulnerable

128

High risk

Declining

41%

168 species

Category Breakdown
CR 96
EN 184
VU 128
CR: 96
EN: 184
VU: 128

Critically Endangered

9624%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

18445%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

12831%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 408 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

4

4 threatened

🐦

birds

14

14 threatened

🐢

reptiles

13

13 threatened

🐟

fishes

36

36 threatened

🦗

insects

12

12 threatened

🌱

plants

195

195 threatened

Global Share

0.75%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#88

of 277 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 in the SpeciesRadar database — 96 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 Fiji?
Among the 96 Critically Endangered species in Fiji, Ventsia tricarinata 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 Fiji?
Protected area coverage for Fiji is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.