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
🐟

fishes

15

15 threatened

🌱

plants

11

11 threatened

🐦

birds

7

7 threatened

🦗

insects

3

3 threatened

🪸

corals

3

3 threatened

🐚

molluscs

3

3 threatened

🐢

reptiles

2

2 threatened

🍄

fungi

2

2 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

1

1 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.09%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#211

of 250 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 on SpeciesRadar — 8 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 Norfolk Island have?
Of the 48 threatened species in Norfolk Island, 8 are Critically Endangered, 12 are Endangered, and 28 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Norfolk Island?
Among the 8 Critically Endangered species in Norfolk Island, Oceanic Whitetip Shark (Carcharhinus longimanus) 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 Norfolk Island?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Norfolk Island. 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 Norfolk Island?
The most affected groups in Norfolk Island, by number of threatened species, are fishes (15), plants (11), and birds (7). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Norfolk Island?
The leading threats to threatened species in Norfolk Island are fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, invasive non-native/alien species/diseases, logging & wood harvesting, and habitat shifting & alteration. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Norfolk Island?
Norfolk Island has 1 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 Norfolk Island's threatened species have declining populations?
24 of Norfolk Island'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 Norfolk Island compare to other countries for threatened species?
Norfolk Island ranks #211 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.09% 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 Norfolk Island 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 Norfolk Island profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.