Northern Mariana Islands

48 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

48

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

11

Highest risk

Endangered

16

Very high risk

Vulnerable

21

High risk

Declining

69%

33 species

Category Breakdown
CR 11
EN 16
VU 21
CR: 11
EN: 16
VU: 21

Critically Endangered

1123%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

1633%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

2144%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 48 species

Species by Group
🐦

birds

15

15 threatened

🐟

fishes

15

15 threatened

🌱

plants

6

6 threatened

🪸

corals

6

6 threatened

🐾

mammals

2

2 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

2

2 threatened

🐚

molluscs

1

1 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.09%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#209

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

0

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources22 species
2.Habitat shifting & alteration19 species
3.Logging & wood harvesting18 species
4.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases17 species
5.Annual & perennial non-timber crops13 species
6.Housing & urban areas10 species
7.Recreational activities7 species
8.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)7 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). Northern Mariana Islands: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/MP

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 Northern Mariana Islands?
Northern Mariana Islands has 48 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 11 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 Northern Mariana Islands have?
Of the 48 threatened species in Northern Mariana Islands, 11 are Critically Endangered, 16 are Endangered, and 21 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Northern Mariana Islands?
Among the 11 Critically Endangered species in Northern Mariana Islands, Oceanic Whitetip Shark (Carcharhinus longimanus) 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 Northern Mariana Islands?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Northern Mariana Islands. 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 Northern Mariana Islands?
The most affected groups in Northern Mariana Islands, by number of threatened species, are birds (15), fishes (15), and plants (6). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Northern Mariana Islands?
The leading threats to threatened species in Northern Mariana Islands are fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, habitat shifting & alteration, logging & wood harvesting, and invasive non-native/alien species/diseases. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many of Northern Mariana Islands's threatened species have declining populations?
33 of Northern Mariana Islands'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 Northern Mariana Islands compare to other countries for threatened species?
Northern Mariana Islands ranks #209 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.09% 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 Northern Mariana Islands 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 Northern Mariana Islands profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.