Norfolk Island

48 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

48

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

8

Highest risk

Endangered

12

Very high risk

Vulnerable

28

High risk

Declining

50%

24 species

Category Breakdown
CR 8
EN 12
VU 28
CR: 8
EN: 12
VU: 28

Critically Endangered

817%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

1225%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

2858%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 48 species

Species by Group
🐦

birds

7

7 threatened

🐢

reptiles

2

2 threatened

🐟

fishes

15

15 threatened

🦗

insects

3

3 threatened

🌱

plants

11

11 threatened

Global Share

0.09%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#212

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

1

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources19 species
2.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases15 species
3.Logging & wood harvesting14 species
4.Habitat shifting & alteration11 species
5.Annual & perennial non-timber crops7 species
6.Livestock farming & ranching5 species
7.Problematic native species/diseases4 species
8.Agricultural expansion4 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). Norfolk Island: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/NF

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 Norfolk Island?
Norfolk Island has 48 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 8 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 Norfolk Island?
Among the 8 Critically Endangered species in Norfolk Island, Carcharhinus longimanus 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 Norfolk Island?
Protected area coverage for Norfolk Island is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.