Maldives

104 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

104

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

14

Highest risk

Endangered

47

Very high risk

Vulnerable

43

High risk

Declining

78%

81 species

Category Breakdown
CR 14
EN 47
VU 43
CR: 14
EN: 47
VU: 43

Critically Endangered

1413%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

4745%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

4341%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 104 species

Species by Group
🐦

birds

5

5 threatened

🐢

reptiles

1

1 threatened

🐟

fishes

46

46 threatened

🦗

insects

1

1 threatened

🌱

plants

2

2 threatened

Global Share

0.19%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#180

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

0

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources74 species
2.Habitat shifting & alteration50 species
3.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)47 species
4.Recreational activities38 species
5.Annual & perennial non-timber crops37 species
6.Agricultural & forestry effluents33 species
7.Domestic & urban waste water33 species
8.Problematic native species/diseases31 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). Maldives: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/MV

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 Maldives?
Maldives has 104 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 14 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 Maldives?
Among the 14 Critically Endangered species in Maldives, 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 Maldives?
Protected area coverage for Maldives is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.