Solomon Islands

239 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

239

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

31

Highest risk

Endangered

116

Very high risk

Vulnerable

92

High risk

Declining

67%

160 species

Category Breakdown
CR 31
EN 116
VU 92
CR: 31
EN: 116
VU: 92

Critically Endangered

3113%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

11649%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

9238%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 239 species

Species by Group
🪸

corals

79

79 threatened

🌱

plants

69

69 threatened

🐟

fishes

31

31 threatened

🐾

mammals

21

21 threatened

🐦

birds

18

18 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

5

5 threatened

🐚

molluscs

4

4 threatened

🐢

reptiles

3

3 threatened

🐸

amphibians

3

3 threatened

🦗

insects

3

3 threatened

🍄

fungi

2

2 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.43%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#120

of 250 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 on SpeciesRadar — 31 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 Solomon Islands have?
Of the 239 threatened species in Solomon Islands, 31 are Critically Endangered, 116 are Endangered, and 92 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Solomon Islands?
Among the 31 Critically Endangered species in Solomon Islands, Dwarf Sawfish (Pristis clavata) 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 Solomon Islands?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Solomon 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 Solomon Islands?
The most affected groups in Solomon Islands, by number of threatened species, are corals (79), plants (69), and fishes (31). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Solomon Islands?
The leading threats to threatened species in Solomon Islands are annual & perennial non-timber crops, logging & wood harvesting, fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, 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 Solomon Islands?
Solomon Islands has 42 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 Solomon Islands's threatened species have declining populations?
160 of Solomon 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 Solomon Islands compare to other countries for threatened species?
Solomon Islands ranks #120 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.43% 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 Solomon 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 Solomon Islands profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.