Falkland Islands

41 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

41

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

5

Highest risk

Endangered

15

Very high risk

Vulnerable

21

High risk

Declining

41%

17 species

Category Breakdown
CR 5
EN 15
VU 21
CR: 5
EN: 15
VU: 21

Critically Endangered

512%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

1537%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

2151%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 41 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

1

1 threatened

🐦

birds

9

9 threatened

🐟

fishes

9

9 threatened

🌱

plants

8

8 threatened

Global Share

0.08%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#220

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

9

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources14 species
2.Habitat shifting & alteration13 species
3.Livestock farming & ranching10 species
4.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases8 species
5.Fire & fire suppression3 species
6.Air pollution and nitrogen deposition3 species
7.Logging & wood harvesting3 species
8.Housing & urban areas2 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). Falkland Islands: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/FK

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 Falkland Islands?
Falkland Islands has 41 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 5 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 Falkland Islands?
Among the 5 Critically Endangered species in Falkland Islands, Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus) 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 Falkland Islands?
Protected area coverage for Falkland Islands is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.