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
🐾

mammals

2

2 threatened

🐦

birds

2

2 threatened

🐢

reptiles

4

4 threatened

🐸

amphibians

1

1 threatened

🐟

fishes

4

4 threatened

🌱

plants

11

11 threatened

Global Share

0.06%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#230

of 277 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 in the SpeciesRadar database — 8 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 Montserrat?
Among the 8 Critically Endangered species in Montserrat, Epidendrum montserratense 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 Montserrat?
Protected area coverage for Montserrat is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.