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
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.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)12 species
8.Habitat shifting & alteration12 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 (2025). 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