Niue

20 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

20

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

1

Highest risk

Endangered

10

Very high risk

Vulnerable

9

High risk

Declining

45%

9 species

Category Breakdown
EN 10
VU 9
CR: 1
EN: 10
VU: 9

Critically Endangered

15%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

1050%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

945%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 20 species

Species by Group
🐢

reptiles

2

2 threatened

🐟

fishes

5

5 threatened

🌱

plants

4

4 threatened

Global Share

0.04%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#243

of 277 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 in the SpeciesRadar database — 1 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 Niue?
Among the 1 Critically Endangered species in Niue, Haliotis rubiginosa 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 Niue?
Protected area coverage for Niue is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.