Palau

208 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

208

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

32

Highest risk

Endangered

119

Very high risk

Vulnerable

57

High risk

Declining

72%

149 species

Category Breakdown
CR 32
EN 119
VU 57
CR: 32
EN: 119
VU: 57

Critically Endangered

3215%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

11957%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

5727%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 208 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

3

3 threatened

🐦

birds

7

7 threatened

🐢

reptiles

3

3 threatened

🐟

fishes

31

31 threatened

🦗

insects

3

3 threatened

🌱

plants

9

9 threatened

Global Share

0.38%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#133

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

39

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Habitat shifting & alteration126 species
2.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources126 species
3.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases112 species
4.Annual & perennial non-timber crops106 species
5.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)104 species
6.Problematic native species/diseases102 species
7.Recreational activities95 species
8.Agricultural & forestry effluents90 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). Palau: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/PW

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 Palau?
Palau has 208 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 32 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 Palau?
Among the 32 Critically Endangered species in Palau, Aaadonta angaurana 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 Palau?
Protected area coverage for Palau is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.