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

67%

32 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
🐾

mammals

2

2 threatened

🐦

birds

15

15 threatened

🐟

fishes

15

15 threatened

🌱

plants

6

6 threatened

Global Share

0.09%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#211

of 277 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 in the SpeciesRadar database — 11 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 Northern Mariana Islands?
Among the 11 Critically Endangered species in Northern Mariana Islands, Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus) 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 Northern Mariana Islands?
Protected area coverage for Northern Mariana Islands is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.