St. Kitts & Nevis

29 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

29

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

5

Highest risk

Endangered

6

Very high risk

Vulnerable

18

High risk

Declining

38%

11 species

Category Breakdown
CR 5
EN 6
VU 18
CR: 5
EN: 6
VU: 18

Critically Endangered

517%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

621%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

1862%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 29 species

Species by Group
🐟

fishes

10

10 threatened

🌱

plants

4

4 threatened

🐦

birds

3

3 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

3

3 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

3

3 threatened

🪸

corals

2

2 threatened

🐾

mammals

1

1 threatened

🐢

reptiles

1

1 threatened

🐸

amphibians

1

1 threatened

🐚

molluscs

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.05%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#235

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

2

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases7 species
2.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources7 species
3.Problematic native species/diseases5 species
4.Logging & wood harvesting5 species
5.Annual & perennial non-timber crops5 species
6.Habitat shifting & alteration4 species
7.Coastal development and habitat destruction3 species
8.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)3 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). St. Kitts & Nevis: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/KN

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 St. Kitts & Nevis?
St. Kitts & Nevis has 29 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 5 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 St. Kitts & Nevis have?
Of the 29 threatened species in St. Kitts & Nevis, 5 are Critically Endangered, 6 are Endangered, and 18 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in St. Kitts & Nevis?
Among the 5 Critically Endangered species in St. Kitts & Nevis, 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 St. Kitts & Nevis?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for St. Kitts & Nevis. 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 St. Kitts & Nevis?
The most affected groups in St. Kitts & Nevis, by number of threatened species, are fishes (10), plants (4), and birds (3). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in St. Kitts & Nevis?
The leading threats to threatened species in St. Kitts & Nevis are invasive non-native/alien species/diseases, fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, problematic native species/diseases, and logging & wood harvesting. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in St. Kitts & Nevis?
St. Kitts & Nevis has 2 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 St. Kitts & Nevis's threatened species have declining populations?
11 of St. Kitts & Nevis'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 St. Kitts & Nevis compare to other countries for threatened species?
St. Kitts & Nevis ranks #235 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.05% 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 St. Kitts & Nevis 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 St. Kitts & Nevis profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.