Faroe Islands

120 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

120

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

32

Highest risk

Endangered

28

Very high risk

Vulnerable

60

High risk

Declining

15%

18 species

Category Breakdown
CR 32
EN 28
VU 60
CR: 32
EN: 28
VU: 60

Critically Endangered

3227%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

2823%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

6050%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 120 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

2

2 threatened

🐦

birds

21

21 threatened

🐟

fishes

13

13 threatened

🦗

insects

2

2 threatened

🌱

plants

29

29 threatened

Global Share

0.22%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#171

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

1

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources16 species
2.Ocean acidification15 species
3.Habitat shifting & alteration11 species
4.Habitat fragmentation8 species
5.Ocean acidification from climate change8 species
6.Climate change and altered precipitation patterns7 species
7.Marine pollution and chemical contamination7 species
8.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases7 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). Faroe Islands: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/FO

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 Faroe Islands?
Faroe Islands has 120 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 32 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 Faroe Islands?
Among the 32 Critically Endangered species in Faroe Islands, toppig sjömus (Spatangus raschi) 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 Faroe Islands?
Protected area coverage for Faroe Islands is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.