Grenada

55 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

55

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

16

Highest risk

Endangered

10

Very high risk

Vulnerable

29

High risk

Declining

44%

24 species

Category Breakdown
CR 16
EN 10
VU 29
CR: 16
EN: 10
VU: 29

Critically Endangered

1629%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

1018%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

2953%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 55 species

Species by Group
🐟

fishes

12

12 threatened

🌱

plants

12

12 threatened

🐾

mammals

5

5 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

5

5 threatened

🐦

birds

4

4 threatened

🐢

reptiles

4

4 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

4

4 threatened

🪸

corals

4

4 threatened

🐸

amphibians

2

2 threatened

🐚

molluscs

2

2 threatened

🦗

insects

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.10%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#204

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

4

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Logging & wood harvesting17 species
2.Annual & perennial non-timber crops16 species
3.Habitat shifting & alteration15 species
4.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources15 species
5.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases14 species
6.Housing & urban areas9 species
7.Problematic native species/diseases8 species
8.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)8 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). Grenada: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/GD

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 Grenada?
Grenada has 55 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 16 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 Grenada have?
Of the 55 threatened species in Grenada, 16 are Critically Endangered, 10 are Endangered, and 29 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Grenada?
Among the 16 Critically Endangered species in Grenada, Rough Cactus Coral (Mycetophyllia ferox) 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 Grenada?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Grenada. 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 Grenada?
The most affected groups in Grenada, by number of threatened species, are fishes (12), plants (12), and mammals (5). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Grenada?
The leading threats to threatened species in Grenada are logging & wood harvesting, annual & perennial non-timber crops, habitat shifting & alteration, and fishing & harvesting aquatic resources. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Grenada?
Grenada has 4 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 Grenada's threatened species have declining populations?
24 of Grenada'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 Grenada compare to other countries for threatened species?
Grenada ranks #204 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.10% 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 Grenada 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 Grenada profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.