Svalbard & Jan Mayen

99 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

99

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

25

Highest risk

Endangered

22

Very high risk

Vulnerable

52

High risk

Declining

7%

7 species

Category Breakdown
CR 25
EN 22
VU 52
CR: 25
EN: 22
VU: 52

Critically Endangered

2525%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

2222%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

5253%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 99 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

2

2 threatened

🐦

birds

19

19 threatened

🐟

fishes

4

4 threatened

🦗

insects

3

3 threatened

🌱

plants

18

18 threatened

Global Share

0.18%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#183

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

0

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Ocean acidification18 species
2.Marine pollution and chemical contamination7 species
3.Habitat fragmentation7 species
4.Ocean acidification from climate change6 species
5.Deep-sea mining activities6 species
6.Bottom trawling and dredging6 species
7.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources6 species
8.Marine pollution6 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). Svalbard & Jan Mayen: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/SJ

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 Svalbard & Jan Mayen?
Svalbard & Jan Mayen has 99 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 25 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 Svalbard & Jan Mayen?
Among the 25 Critically Endangered species in Svalbard & Jan Mayen, toppig sjömus (Spatangus raschi) 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 Svalbard & Jan Mayen?
Protected area coverage for Svalbard & Jan Mayen is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.