Kiribati

46 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

46

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

6

Highest risk

Endangered

18

Very high risk

Vulnerable

22

High risk

Declining

80%

37 species

Category Breakdown
CR 6
EN 18
VU 22
CR: 6
EN: 18
VU: 22

Critically Endangered

613%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

1839%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

2248%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 46 species

Species by Group
🐟

fishes

17

17 threatened

🪸

corals

15

15 threatened

🐦

birds

5

5 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

3

3 threatened

🌱

plants

2

2 threatened

🐚

molluscs

2

2 threatened

🦗

insects

1

1 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.08%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#213

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

0

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources33 species
2.Habitat shifting & alteration27 species
3.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases17 species
4.Annual & perennial non-timber crops16 species
5.Problematic native species/diseases15 species
6.Recreational activities14 species
7.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)14 species
8.Domestic & urban waste water12 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). Kiribati: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/KI

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 Kiribati?
Kiribati has 46 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 6 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 Kiribati have?
Of the 46 threatened species in Kiribati, 6 are Critically Endangered, 18 are Endangered, and 22 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Kiribati?
Among the 6 Critically Endangered species in Kiribati, Giant Clam (Tridacna gigas) 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 Kiribati?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Kiribati. 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 Kiribati?
The most affected groups in Kiribati, by number of threatened species, are fishes (17), corals (15), and birds (5). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Kiribati?
The leading threats to threatened species in Kiribati are fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, habitat shifting & alteration, invasive non-native/alien species/diseases, and annual & perennial non-timber crops. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many of Kiribati's threatened species have declining populations?
37 of Kiribati'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 Kiribati compare to other countries for threatened species?
Kiribati ranks #213 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.08% 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 Kiribati 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 Kiribati profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.