Pitcairn Islands

8 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

8

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

1

Highest risk

Endangered

3

Very high risk

Vulnerable

4

High risk

Declining

63%

5 species

Category Breakdown
CR 1
EN 3
VU 4
CR: 1
EN: 3
VU: 4

Critically Endangered

113%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

338%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

450%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 8 species

Species by Group
🐟

fishes

2

2 threatened

🪸

corals

2

2 threatened

🐦

birds

1

1 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

1

1 threatened

🌱

plants

1

1 threatened

🍄

fungi

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.01%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#244

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

0

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources6 species
2.Habitat shifting & alteration4 species
3.Recreational activities3 species
4.Problematic native species/diseases2 species
5.Annual & perennial non-timber crops2 species
6.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases2 species
7.Destructive fishing practices1 species
8.Coastal development and sedimentation1 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). Pitcairn Islands: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/PN

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 Pitcairn Islands?
Pitcairn Islands has 8 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 1 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 Pitcairn Islands have?
Of the 8 threatened species in Pitcairn Islands, 1 are Critically Endangered, 3 are Endangered, and 4 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Pitcairn Islands?
Among the 1 Critically Endangered species in Pitcairn Islands, 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 Pitcairn Islands?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Pitcairn Islands. 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 Pitcairn Islands?
The most affected groups in Pitcairn Islands, by number of threatened species, are fishes (2), corals (2), and birds (1). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Pitcairn Islands?
The leading threats to threatened species in Pitcairn Islands are fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, habitat shifting & alteration, recreational activities, and problematic native species/diseases. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many of Pitcairn Islands's threatened species have declining populations?
5 of Pitcairn Islands'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 Pitcairn Islands compare to other countries for threatened species?
Pitcairn Islands ranks #244 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.01% 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 Pitcairn Islands 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 Pitcairn Islands profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.