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
🐦

birds

19

19 threatened

🌱

plants

18

18 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

16

16 threatened

🐚

molluscs

14

14 threatened

🍄

fungi

9

9 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

9

9 threatened

🪸

corals

5

5 threatened

🐟

fishes

4

4 threatened

🦗

insects

3

3 threatened

🐾

mammals

2

2 threatened

Global Share

0.18%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#182

of 250 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 on SpeciesRadar — 25 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 Svalbard & Jan Mayen have?
Of the 99 threatened species in Svalbard & Jan Mayen, 25 are Critically Endangered, 22 are Endangered, and 52 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Svalbard & Jan Mayen?
Among the 25 Critically Endangered species in Svalbard & Jan Mayen, Macandrevia cranium 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 Svalbard & Jan Mayen?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Svalbard & Jan Mayen. 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 Svalbard & Jan Mayen?
The most affected groups in Svalbard & Jan Mayen, by number of threatened species, are birds (19), plants (18), and other invertebrates (16). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Svalbard & Jan Mayen?
The leading threats to threatened species in Svalbard & Jan Mayen are ocean acidification, marine pollution and chemical contamination, habitat fragmentation, and ocean acidification from climate change. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many of Svalbard & Jan Mayen's threatened species have declining populations?
7 of Svalbard & Jan Mayen'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 Svalbard & Jan Mayen compare to other countries for threatened species?
Svalbard & Jan Mayen ranks #182 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.18% 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 Svalbard & Jan Mayen 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 Svalbard & Jan Mayen profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.