Martinique

106 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

106

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

22

Highest risk

Endangered

23

Very high risk

Vulnerable

61

High risk

Declining

40%

42 species

Category Breakdown
CR 22
EN 23
VU 61
CR: 22
EN: 23
VU: 61

Critically Endangered

2221%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

2322%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

6158%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 106 species

Species by Group
🌱

plants

31

31 threatened

🐟

fishes

30

30 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

12

12 threatened

🐦

birds

11

11 threatened

🐢

reptiles

6

6 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

5

5 threatened

🪸

corals

3

3 threatened

🐚

molluscs

3

3 threatened

🐸

amphibians

2

2 threatened

🐾

mammals

1

1 threatened

🦗

insects

1

1 threatened

🍄

fungi

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.19%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#177

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

6

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Logging & wood harvesting32 species
2.Annual & perennial non-timber crops30 species
3.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources26 species
4.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases22 species
5.Habitat shifting & alteration20 species
6.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)15 species
7.Recreational activities12 species
8.Housing & urban areas12 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). Martinique: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/MQ

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 Martinique?
Martinique has 106 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 22 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 Martinique have?
Of the 106 threatened species in Martinique, 22 are Critically Endangered, 23 are Endangered, and 61 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Martinique?
Among the 22 Critically Endangered species in Martinique, Rough Cactus Coral (Mycetophyllia ferox) 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 Martinique?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Martinique. 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 Martinique?
The most affected groups in Martinique, by number of threatened species, are plants (31), fishes (30), and other invertebrates (12). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Martinique?
The leading threats to threatened species in Martinique are logging & wood harvesting, annual & perennial non-timber crops, fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, and invasive non-native/alien species/diseases. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Martinique?
Martinique has 6 threatened species that are endemic — found nowhere else on Earth. Because their entire global population depends on this one country, they are especially vulnerable to local habitat loss.
How many of Martinique's threatened species have declining populations?
42 of Martinique'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 Martinique compare to other countries for threatened species?
Martinique ranks #177 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.19% 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 Martinique 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 Martinique profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.