Réunion

136 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

136

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

33

Highest risk

Endangered

37

Very high risk

Vulnerable

66

High risk

Declining

54%

74 species

Category Breakdown
CR 33
EN 37
VU 66
CR: 33
EN: 37
VU: 66

Critically Endangered

3324%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

3727%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

6649%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 136 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

2

2 threatened

🐦

birds

10

10 threatened

🐢

reptiles

3

3 threatened

🐸

amphibians

1

1 threatened

🐟

fishes

42

42 threatened

🦗

insects

7

7 threatened

🌱

plants

43

43 threatened

Global Share

0.25%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#161

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

9

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources60 species
2.Logging & wood harvesting31 species
3.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases29 species
4.Habitat shifting & alteration27 species
5.Annual & perennial non-timber crops27 species
6.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)19 species
7.Housing & urban areas16 species
8.Recreational activities14 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). Réunion: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/RE

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 Réunion?
Réunion has 136 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 33 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 Réunion?
Among the 33 Critically Endangered species in Réunion, Pyrgacris descampsi 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 Réunion?
Protected area coverage for Réunion is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.