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
🌱

plants

29

29 threatened

🐦

birds

21

21 threatened

🐚

molluscs

19

19 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

15

15 threatened

🐟

fishes

13

13 threatened

🍄

fungi

9

9 threatened

🪸

corals

4

4 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

3

3 threatened

🕷️

arachnids

3

3 threatened

🐾

mammals

2

2 threatened

🦗

insects

2

2 threatened

Global Share

0.22%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#169

of 250 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 on SpeciesRadar — 32 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 Faroe Islands have?
Of the 120 threatened species in Faroe Islands, 32 are Critically Endangered, 28 are Endangered, and 60 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Faroe Islands?
Among the 32 Critically Endangered species in Faroe Islands, Threefront Dwarf Weaver (Baryphyma trifrons) 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 Faroe Islands?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Faroe 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 Faroe Islands?
The most affected groups in Faroe Islands, by number of threatened species, are plants (29), birds (21), and molluscs (19). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Faroe Islands?
The leading threats to threatened species in Faroe Islands are fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, ocean acidification, habitat shifting & alteration, and habitat fragmentation. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Faroe Islands?
Faroe Islands has 1 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 Faroe Islands's threatened species have declining populations?
18 of Faroe 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 Faroe Islands compare to other countries for threatened species?
Faroe Islands ranks #169 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.22% 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 Faroe 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 Faroe Islands profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.