New Caledonia

972 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

972

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

218

Highest risk

Endangered

413

Very high risk

Vulnerable

341

High risk

Declining

78%

762 species

Category Breakdown
CR 218
EN 413
VU 341
CR: 218
EN: 413
VU: 341

Critically Endangered

21822%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

41342%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

34135%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 972 species

Species by Group
🌱

plants

708

708 threatened

🐢

reptiles

69

69 threatened

🪸

corals

64

64 threatened

🐟

fishes

62

62 threatened

🐚

molluscs

23

23 threatened

🐦

birds

16

16 threatened

🍄

fungi

8

8 threatened

🦗

insects

7

7 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

7

7 threatened

🐾

mammals

6

6 threatened

🐸

amphibians

1

1 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

1

1 threatened

Global Share

1.74%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#42

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

779

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases369 species
2.Mining & quarrying344 species
3.Logging & wood harvesting265 species
4.Annual & perennial non-timber crops142 species
5.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources133 species
6.Habitat shifting & alteration107 species
7.Fire & fire suppression90 species
8.Housing & urban areas88 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). New Caledonia: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/NC

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 New Caledonia?
New Caledonia has 972 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 218 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 New Caledonia have?
Of the 972 threatened species in New Caledonia, 218 are Critically Endangered, 413 are Endangered, and 341 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in New Caledonia?
Among the 218 Critically Endangered species in New Caledonia, Giant Clam (Tridacna gigas) 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 New Caledonia?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for New Caledonia. 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 New Caledonia?
The most affected groups in New Caledonia, by number of threatened species, are plants (708), reptiles (69), and corals (64). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in New Caledonia?
The leading threats to threatened species in New Caledonia are invasive non-native/alien species/diseases, mining & quarrying, logging & wood harvesting, and annual & perennial non-timber crops. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in New Caledonia?
New Caledonia has 779 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 New Caledonia's threatened species have declining populations?
762 of New Caledonia'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 New Caledonia compare to other countries for threatened species?
New Caledonia ranks #42 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 1.74% 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 New Caledonia 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 New Caledonia profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.