Niue

20 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

20

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

2

Highest risk

Endangered

9

Very high risk

Vulnerable

9

High risk

Declining

50%

10 species

Category Breakdown
CR 2
EN 9
VU 9
CR: 2
EN: 9
VU: 9

Critically Endangered

210%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

945%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

945%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 20 species

Species by Group
🐟

fishes

5

5 threatened

🌱

plants

4

4 threatened

🪸

corals

4

4 threatened

🐢

reptiles

2

2 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

2

2 threatened

🍄

fungi

1

1 threatened

🐚

molluscs

1

1 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.04%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#242

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

1

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources11 species
2.Habitat shifting & alteration9 species
3.Logging & wood harvesting7 species
4.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases6 species
5.Annual & perennial non-timber crops4 species
6.Recreational activities3 species
7.Destructive fishing practices3 species
8.Coastal development and sedimentation3 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). Niue: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/NU

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 Niue?
Niue has 20 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 2 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 Niue have?
Of the 20 threatened species in Niue, 2 are Critically Endangered, 9 are Endangered, and 9 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Niue?
Among the 2 Critically Endangered species in Niue, Black Teatfish (Holothuria nobilis) 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 Niue?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Niue. 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 Niue?
The most affected groups in Niue, by number of threatened species, are fishes (5), plants (4), and corals (4). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Niue?
The leading threats to threatened species in Niue are fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, habitat shifting & alteration, logging & wood harvesting, and invasive non-native/alien species/diseases. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Niue?
Niue 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 Niue's threatened species have declining populations?
10 of Niue'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 Niue compare to other countries for threatened species?
Niue ranks #242 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.04% 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 Niue 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 Niue profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.