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
🍄

fungi

10

10 threatened

🐦

birds

9

9 threatened

🐟

fishes

9

9 threatened

🌱

plants

8

8 threatened

🐚

molluscs

2

2 threatened

🐾

mammals

1

1 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

1

1 threatened

🪸

corals

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.07%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#220

of 250 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 on SpeciesRadar — 5 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 Falkland Islands have?
Of the 41 threatened species in Falkland Islands, 5 are Critically Endangered, 15 are Endangered, and 21 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Falkland Islands?
Among the 5 Critically Endangered species in Falkland Islands, Bog Owl (Asio flammeus) 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 Falkland Islands?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Falkland Islands. 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 Falkland Islands?
The most affected groups in Falkland Islands, by number of threatened species, are fungi (10), birds (9), and fishes (9). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Falkland Islands?
The leading threats to threatened species in Falkland Islands are fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, habitat shifting & alteration, livestock farming & ranching, 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 Falkland Islands?
Falkland Islands has 9 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 Falkland Islands's threatened species have declining populations?
17 of Falkland Islands'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 Falkland Islands compare to other countries for threatened species?
Falkland Islands ranks #220 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 Falkland Islands 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 Falkland Islands profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.