Micronesia

126 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

126

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

16

Highest risk

Endangered

65

Very high risk

Vulnerable

45

High risk

Declining

68%

86 species

Category Breakdown
CR 16
EN 65
VU 45
CR: 16
EN: 65
VU: 45

Critically Endangered

1613%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

6552%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

4536%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 126 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

4

4 threatened

🐦

birds

14

14 threatened

🐢

reptiles

4

4 threatened

🐟

fishes

24

24 threatened

🦗

insects

7

7 threatened

🌱

plants

12

12 threatened

Global Share

0.23%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#167

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

28

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Habitat shifting & alteration74 species
2.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources70 species
3.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases57 species
4.Annual & perennial non-timber crops55 species
5.Problematic native species/diseases46 species
6.Logging & wood harvesting42 species
7.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)42 species
8.Recreational activities39 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). Micronesia: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/FM

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 Micronesia?
Micronesia has 126 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 16 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 Micronesia?
Among the 16 Critically Endangered species in Micronesia, Teinobasis aerides 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 Micronesia?
Protected area coverage for Micronesia is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.