Montserrat

31 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

31

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

8

Highest risk

Endangered

4

Very high risk

Vulnerable

19

High risk

Declining

35%

11 species

Category Breakdown
CR 8
EN 4
VU 19
CR: 8
EN: 4
VU: 19

Critically Endangered

826%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

413%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

1961%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 31 species

Species by Group
🌱

plants

11

11 threatened

🐢

reptiles

4

4 threatened

🐟

fishes

4

4 threatened

🐾

mammals

2

2 threatened

🐦

birds

2

2 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

2

2 threatened

🪸

corals

2

2 threatened

🐚

molluscs

2

2 threatened

🐸

amphibians

1

1 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.06%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#230

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

6

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Volcanoes8 species
2.Logging & wood harvesting8 species
3.Housing & urban areas7 species
4.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases6 species
5.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources5 species
6.Annual & perennial non-timber crops5 species
7.Habitat shifting & alteration4 species
8.Problematic native species/diseases4 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). Montserrat: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/MS

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 Montserrat?
Montserrat has 31 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 8 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 Montserrat have?
Of the 31 threatened species in Montserrat, 8 are Critically Endangered, 4 are Endangered, and 19 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Montserrat?
Among the 8 Critically Endangered species in Montserrat, Redonda Anole (Anolis nubilus) 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 Montserrat?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Montserrat. 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 Montserrat?
The most affected groups in Montserrat, by number of threatened species, are plants (11), reptiles (4), and fishes (4). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Montserrat?
The leading threats to threatened species in Montserrat are volcanoes, logging & wood harvesting, housing & urban areas, 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 Montserrat?
Montserrat 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 Montserrat's threatened species have declining populations?
11 of Montserrat'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 Montserrat compare to other countries for threatened species?
Montserrat ranks #230 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.06% 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 Montserrat 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 Montserrat profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.