Samha Isl.; Soqotra

137 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

137

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

22

Highest risk

Endangered

49

Very high risk

Vulnerable

66

High risk

Declining

52%

71 species

Category Breakdown
CR 22
EN 49
VU 66
CR: 22
EN: 49
VU: 66

Critically Endangered

2216%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

4936%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

6648%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 137 species

Species by Group
🐟

fishes

37

37 threatened

🐦

birds

27

27 threatened

🌱

plants

20

20 threatened

🪸

corals

19

19 threatened

🦗

insects

9

9 threatened

🐾

mammals

8

8 threatened

🐚

molluscs

7

7 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

5

5 threatened

🐢

reptiles

3

3 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

2

2 threatened

Global Share

0.25%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#159

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

5

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources47 species
2.Logging & wood harvesting29 species
3.Annual & perennial non-timber crops27 species
4.Habitat shifting & alteration27 species
5.Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals21 species
6.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)20 species
7.Housing & urban areas19 species
8.Livestock farming & ranching18 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). Samha Isl.; Soqotra: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/SA

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 Samha Isl.; Soqotra?
Samha Isl.; Soqotra has 137 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 22 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 Samha Isl.; Soqotra have?
Of the 137 threatened species in Samha Isl.; Soqotra, 22 are Critically Endangered, 49 are Endangered, and 66 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Samha Isl.; Soqotra?
Among the 22 Critically Endangered species in Samha Isl.; Soqotra, 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 Samha Isl.; Soqotra?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Samha Isl.; Soqotra. 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 Samha Isl.; Soqotra?
The most affected groups in Samha Isl.; Soqotra, by number of threatened species, are fishes (37), birds (27), and plants (20). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Samha Isl.; Soqotra?
The leading threats to threatened species in Samha Isl.; Soqotra are fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, logging & wood harvesting, annual & perennial non-timber crops, and habitat shifting & alteration. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Samha Isl.; Soqotra?
Samha Isl.; Soqotra has 5 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 Samha Isl.; Soqotra's threatened species have declining populations?
71 of Samha Isl.; Soqotra'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 Samha Isl.; Soqotra compare to other countries for threatened species?
Samha Isl.; Soqotra ranks #159 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.25% 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 Samha Isl.; Soqotra 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 Samha Isl.; Soqotra profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.