St. Lucia

63 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

63

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

9

Highest risk

Endangered

19

Very high risk

Vulnerable

35

High risk

Declining

38%

24 species

Category Breakdown
CR 9
EN 19
VU 35
CR: 9
EN: 19
VU: 35

Critically Endangered

914%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

1930%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

3556%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 63 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

1

1 threatened

🐦

birds

8

8 threatened

🐢

reptiles

7

7 threatened

🐸

amphibians

2

2 threatened

🐟

fishes

17

17 threatened

🌱

plants

12

12 threatened

Global Share

0.12%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#198

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

10

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases18 species
2.Logging & wood harvesting16 species
3.Annual & perennial non-timber crops14 species
4.Housing & urban areas12 species
5.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources12 species
6.Habitat shifting & alteration11 species
7.Problematic native species/diseases10 species
8.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)10 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. Lucia: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/LC

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. Lucia?
St. Lucia has 63 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 9 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 St. Lucia?
Among the 9 Critically Endangered species in St. Lucia, Agaricia lamarcki 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 St. Lucia?
Protected area coverage for St. Lucia is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.