Cayman Islands

79 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

79

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

17

Highest risk

Endangered

20

Very high risk

Vulnerable

42

High risk

Declining

49%

39 species

Category Breakdown
CR 17
EN 20
VU 42
CR: 17
EN: 20
VU: 42

Critically Endangered

1722%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

2025%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

4253%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 79 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

1

1 threatened

🐦

birds

3

3 threatened

🐢

reptiles

9

9 threatened

🐸

amphibians

1

1 threatened

🐟

fishes

32

32 threatened

🌱

plants

13

13 threatened

Global Share

0.14%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#190

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

14

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources28 species
2.Logging & wood harvesting20 species
3.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases19 species
4.Housing & urban areas14 species
5.Recreational activities13 species
6.Annual & perennial non-timber crops12 species
7.Habitat shifting & alteration12 species
8.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)12 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). Cayman Islands: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/KY

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 Cayman Islands?
Cayman Islands has 79 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 17 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 Cayman Islands?
Among the 17 Critically Endangered species in Cayman Islands, Epinephelus striatus 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 Cayman Islands?
Protected area coverage for Cayman Islands is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.