New Caledonia

969 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

969

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

217

Highest risk

Endangered

415

Very high risk

Vulnerable

337

High risk

Declining

79%

761 species

Category Breakdown
CR 217
EN 415
VU 337
CR: 217
EN: 415
VU: 337

Critically Endangered

21722%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

41543%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

33735%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 969 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

6

6 threatened

🐦

birds

16

16 threatened

🐢

reptiles

69

69 threatened

🐸

amphibians

1

1 threatened

🐟

fishes

62

62 threatened

🦗

insects

7

7 threatened

🌱

plants

705

705 threatened

Global Share

1.77%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#42

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

773

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 969 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 217 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 New Caledonia?
Among the 217 Critically Endangered species in New Caledonia, Dunkey Dung Sea Cucumber (Holothuria mexicana) 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 New Caledonia?
Protected area coverage for New Caledonia is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.