São Tomé & Príncipe

131 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

131

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

28

Highest risk

Endangered

56

Very high risk

Vulnerable

47

High risk

Declining

71%

93 species

Category Breakdown
CR 28
EN 56
VU 47
CR: 28
EN: 56
VU: 47

Critically Endangered

2821%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

5643%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

4736%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 131 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

4

4 threatened

🐦

birds

19

19 threatened

🐢

reptiles

2

2 threatened

🐸

amphibians

3

3 threatened

🐟

fishes

33

33 threatened

🦗

insects

1

1 threatened

🌱

plants

61

61 threatened

Global Share

0.24%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#163

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

50

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Annual & perennial non-timber crops78 species
2.Logging & wood harvesting69 species
3.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources47 species
4.Housing & urban areas41 species
5.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)26 species
6.Recreational activities24 species
7.Shifting agriculture23 species
8.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases20 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). São Tomé & Príncipe: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/ST

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 São Tomé & Príncipe?
São Tomé & Príncipe has 131 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 28 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 São Tomé & Príncipe?
Among the 28 Critically Endangered species in São Tomé & Príncipe, Erica thomensis 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 São Tomé & Príncipe?
Protected area coverage for São Tomé & Príncipe is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.