South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands

14 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

14

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

4

Highest risk

Endangered

3

Very high risk

Vulnerable

7

High risk

Declining

29%

4 species

Category Breakdown
CR 4
EN 3
VU 7
CR: 4
EN: 3
VU: 7

Critically Endangered

429%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

321%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

750%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 14 species

Species by Group
🐦

birds

4

4 threatened

🐚

molluscs

3

3 threatened

🐟

fishes

2

2 threatened

🌱

plants

2

2 threatened

🪸

corals

2

2 threatened

🍄

fungi

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.03%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#243

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

0

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases3 species
2.Habitat shifting & alteration3 species
3.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources2 species
4.Logging & wood harvesting2 species
5.Coastal development and habitat modification2 species
6.Bottom trawling and fishing gear damage1 species
7.Bottom trawling and destructive fishing practices1 species
8.Agricultural intensification in breeding areas1 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). South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/GS

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 South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands?
South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands has 14 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 4 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 South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands have?
Of the 14 threatened species in South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands, 4 are Critically Endangered, 3 are Endangered, and 7 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands?
Among the 4 Critically Endangered species in South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands, Rosette Pixie-cup Lichen (Cladonia pocillum) 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 South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for South Georgia & South Sandwich 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 South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands?
The most affected groups in South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands, by number of threatened species, are birds (4), molluscs (3), and fishes (2). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands?
The leading threats to threatened species in South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands are invasive non-native/alien species/diseases, habitat shifting & alteration, fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, and logging & wood harvesting. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many of South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands's threatened species have declining populations?
4 of South Georgia & South Sandwich 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 South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands compare to other countries for threatened species?
South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands ranks #243 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.03% 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 South Georgia & South Sandwich 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 South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.