Maldives

104 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

104

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

15

Highest risk

Endangered

46

Very high risk

Vulnerable

43

High risk

Declining

79%

82 species

Category Breakdown
CR 15
EN 46
VU 43
CR: 15
EN: 46
VU: 43

Critically Endangered

1514%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

4644%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

4341%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 104 species

Species by Group
🐟

fishes

46

46 threatened

🪸

corals

43

43 threatened

🐦

birds

5

5 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

4

4 threatened

🌱

plants

2

2 threatened

🐢

reptiles

1

1 threatened

🦗

insects

1

1 threatened

🐚

molluscs

1

1 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.19%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#179

of 253 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 on SpeciesRadar — 15 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 Maldives have?
Of the 104 threatened species in Maldives, 15 are Critically Endangered, 46 are Endangered, and 43 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Maldives?
Among the 15 Critically Endangered species in Maldives, Chagos Brain Coral (Ctenella chagius) 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 Maldives?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Maldives. 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 Maldives?
The most affected groups in Maldives, by number of threatened species, are fishes (46), corals (43), and birds (5). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Maldives?
The leading threats to threatened species in Maldives are fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, habitat shifting & alteration, type unknown/unrecorded (pollution), and recreational activities. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many of Maldives's threatened species have declining populations?
82 of Maldives'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 Maldives compare to other countries for threatened species?
Maldives ranks #179 of 253 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 Maldives 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 Maldives profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.