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

🐟

fishes

2

2 threatened

🌱

plants

2

2 threatened

Global Share

0.03%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#244

of 277 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 in the SpeciesRadar database — 4 of those are Critically Endangered (CR), facing an extremely high risk of extinction. The figures combine IUCN Red List data with national red list assessments where available.
What is the most endangered species in South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands?
Among the 4 Critically Endangered species in South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands, Achatinella vulpina is one of the most at-risk — featured prominently on the country dashboard. The full list of CR species is filterable on the country page.
What protected areas exist in South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands?
Protected area coverage for South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.