Mauritius

274 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

274

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

63

Highest risk

Endangered

111

Very high risk

Vulnerable

100

High risk

Declining

62%

171 species

Category Breakdown
CR 63
EN 111
VU 100
CR: 63
EN: 111
VU: 100

Critically Endangered

6323%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

11141%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

10036%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 274 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

9

9 threatened

🐦

birds

17

17 threatened

🐢

reptiles

31

31 threatened

🐸

amphibians

1

1 threatened

🐟

fishes

43

43 threatened

🦗

insects

18

18 threatened

🌱

plants

83

83 threatened

Global Share

0.50%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#108

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

84

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases102 species
2.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources102 species
3.Habitat shifting & alteration77 species
4.Annual & perennial non-timber crops76 species
5.Logging & wood harvesting70 species
6.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)54 species
7.Recreational activities50 species
8.Problematic native species/diseases48 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). Mauritius: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/MU

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 Mauritius?
Mauritius has 274 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 63 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 Mauritius?
Among the 63 Critically Endangered species in Mauritius, Pyrgacris relictus 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 Mauritius?
Protected area coverage for Mauritius is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.