French Polynesia

171 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

171

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

55

Highest risk

Endangered

55

Very high risk

Vulnerable

61

High risk

Declining

63%

107 species

Category Breakdown
CR 55
EN 55
VU 61
CR: 55
EN: 55
VU: 61

Critically Endangered

5532%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

5532%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

6136%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 171 species

Species by Group
🐦

birds

29

29 threatened

🐢

reptiles

2

2 threatened

🐟

fishes

49

49 threatened

🦗

insects

4

4 threatened

🌱

plants

27

27 threatened

Global Share

0.31%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#149

of 277 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 in the SpeciesRadar database — 55 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 French Polynesia?
Among the 55 Critically Endangered species in French Polynesia, Samoana bellula 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 French Polynesia?
Protected area coverage for French Polynesia is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.