French Guiana

219 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

219

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

41

Highest risk

Endangered

67

Very high risk

Vulnerable

111

High risk

Declining

34%

75 species

Category Breakdown
CR 41
EN 67
VU 111
CR: 41
EN: 67
VU: 111

Critically Endangered

4119%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

6731%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

11151%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 219 species

Species by Group
🌱

plants

84

84 threatened

🐟

fishes

60

60 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

22

22 threatened

🐦

birds

11

11 threatened

🦗

insects

10

10 threatened

🐾

mammals

9

9 threatened

🐸

amphibians

8

8 threatened

🍄

fungi

5

5 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

4

4 threatened

🐚

molluscs

3

3 threatened

🐢

reptiles

1

1 threatened

🪸

corals

1

1 threatened

🕷️

arachnids

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.39%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#127

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

25

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Logging & wood harvesting66 species
2.Annual & perennial non-timber crops57 species
3.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources56 species
4.Mining & quarrying46 species
5.Housing & urban areas34 species
6.Habitat shifting & alteration24 species
7.Livestock farming & ranching21 species
8.Habitat fragmentation16 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). French Guiana: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/GF

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 French Guiana?
French Guiana has 219 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 41 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 French Guiana have?
Of the 219 threatened species in French Guiana, 41 are Critically Endangered, 67 are Endangered, and 111 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in French Guiana?
Among the 41 Critically Endangered species in French Guiana, Knob-fronted Cuckoo-Orchid bee (Exaerete frontalis) 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 French Guiana?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for French Guiana. 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 French Guiana?
The most affected groups in French Guiana, by number of threatened species, are plants (84), fishes (60), and other invertebrates (22). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in French Guiana?
The leading threats to threatened species in French Guiana are logging & wood harvesting, annual & perennial non-timber crops, fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, and mining & quarrying. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in French Guiana?
French Guiana has 25 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 French Guiana's threatened species have declining populations?
75 of French Guiana'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 French Guiana compare to other countries for threatened species?
French Guiana ranks #127 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.39% 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 French Guiana 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 French Guiana profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.