French Polynesia

171 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

171

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

56

Highest risk

Endangered

53

Very high risk

Vulnerable

62

High risk

Declining

63%

108 species

Category Breakdown
CR 56
EN 53
VU 62
CR: 56
EN: 53
VU: 62

Critically Endangered

5633%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

5331%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

6236%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 171 species

Species by Group
🐟

fishes

49

49 threatened

🐦

birds

29

29 threatened

🌱

plants

27

27 threatened

🪸

corals

27

27 threatened

🐚

molluscs

20

20 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

6

6 threatened

🦗

insects

4

4 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

4

4 threatened

🍄

fungi

3

3 threatened

🐢

reptiles

2

2 threatened

Global Share

0.31%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#148

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

52

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources75 species
2.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases72 species
3.Habitat shifting & alteration53 species
4.Annual & perennial non-timber crops45 species
5.Logging & wood harvesting44 species
6.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)36 species
7.Recreational activities31 species
8.Problematic native species/diseases27 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). French Polynesia: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/PF

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 French Polynesia?
French Polynesia has 171 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 56 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 French Polynesia have?
Of the 171 threatened species in French Polynesia, 56 are Critically Endangered, 53 are Endangered, and 62 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in French Polynesia?
Among the 56 Critically Endangered species in French Polynesia, Moorean Viviparous Tree Snail (Partula tohiveana) 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 French Polynesia?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for French Polynesia. 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 French Polynesia?
The most affected groups in French Polynesia, by number of threatened species, are fishes (49), birds (29), and plants (27). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in French Polynesia?
The leading threats to threatened species in French Polynesia are fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, invasive non-native/alien species/diseases, habitat shifting & alteration, and annual & perennial non-timber crops. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in French Polynesia?
French Polynesia has 52 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 French Polynesia's threatened species have declining populations?
108 of French Polynesia'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 French Polynesia compare to other countries for threatened species?
French Polynesia ranks #148 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.31% 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 French Polynesia 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 French Polynesia profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.