Solomon Islands

239 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

239

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

30

Highest risk

Endangered

118

Very high risk

Vulnerable

91

High risk

Declining

67%

159 species

Category Breakdown
CR 30
EN 118
VU 91
CR: 30
EN: 118
VU: 91

Critically Endangered

3013%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

11849%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

9138%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 239 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

21

21 threatened

🐦

birds

18

18 threatened

🐢

reptiles

3

3 threatened

🐸

amphibians

3

3 threatened

🐟

fishes

31

31 threatened

🦗

insects

3

3 threatened

🌱

plants

69

69 threatened

Global Share

0.44%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#121

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

42

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Annual & perennial non-timber crops121 species
2.Logging & wood harvesting109 species
3.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources106 species
4.Habitat shifting & alteration96 species
5.Problematic native species/diseases78 species
6.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases77 species
7.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)71 species
8.Agricultural & forestry effluents62 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). Solomon Islands: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/SB

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 Solomon Islands?
Solomon Islands has 239 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 30 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 Solomon Islands?
Among the 30 Critically Endangered species in Solomon Islands, Pohnpei ground Partula snail (Partula guamensis) 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 Solomon Islands?
Protected area coverage for Solomon Islands is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.