Guadeloupe

126 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

126

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

26

Highest risk

Endangered

27

Very high risk

Vulnerable

73

High risk

Declining

39%

49 species

Category Breakdown
CR 26
EN 27
VU 73
CR: 26
EN: 27
VU: 73

Critically Endangered

2621%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

2721%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

7358%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 126 species

Species by Group
🐟

fishes

32

32 threatened

🌱

plants

29

29 threatened

🐦

birds

13

13 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

12

12 threatened

🐢

reptiles

11

11 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

8

8 threatened

🪸

corals

7

7 threatened

🐚

molluscs

6

6 threatened

🐾

mammals

4

4 threatened

🐸

amphibians

3

3 threatened

🍄

fungi

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.23%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#166

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

12

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases36 species
2.Annual & perennial non-timber crops34 species
3.Logging & wood harvesting34 species
4.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources29 species
5.Habitat shifting & alteration25 species
6.Housing & urban areas18 species
7.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)15 species
8.Problematic native species/diseases14 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). Guadeloupe: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/GP

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 Guadeloupe?
Guadeloupe has 126 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 26 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 Guadeloupe have?
Of the 126 threatened species in Guadeloupe, 26 are Critically Endangered, 27 are Endangered, and 73 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Guadeloupe?
Among the 26 Critically Endangered species in Guadeloupe, 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 Guadeloupe?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Guadeloupe. 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 Guadeloupe?
The most affected groups in Guadeloupe, by number of threatened species, are fishes (32), plants (29), and birds (13). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Guadeloupe?
The leading threats to threatened species in Guadeloupe are invasive non-native/alien species/diseases, annual & perennial non-timber crops, logging & wood harvesting, 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 Guadeloupe?
Guadeloupe has 12 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 Guadeloupe's threatened species have declining populations?
49 of Guadeloupe'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 Guadeloupe compare to other countries for threatened species?
Guadeloupe ranks #166 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.23% 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 Guadeloupe 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 Guadeloupe profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.