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
🌱

plants

61

61 threatened

🐟

fishes

33

33 threatened

🐦

birds

19

19 threatened

🐾

mammals

4

4 threatened

🐸

amphibians

3

3 threatened

🐚

molluscs

3

3 threatened

🐢

reptiles

2

2 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

2

2 threatened

🪸

corals

2

2 threatened

🦗

insects

1

1 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.24%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#162

of 253 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 on SpeciesRadar — 28 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 São Tomé & Príncipe have?
Of the 131 threatened species in São Tomé & Príncipe, 28 are Critically Endangered, 56 are Endangered, and 47 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in São Tomé & Príncipe?
Among the 28 Critically Endangered species in São Tomé & Príncipe, Massive Starlet Coral (Siderastrea siderea) 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 São Tomé & Príncipe?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for São Tomé & Príncipe. 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 São Tomé & Príncipe?
The most affected groups in São Tomé & Príncipe, by number of threatened species, are plants (61), fishes (33), and birds (19). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in São Tomé & Príncipe?
The leading threats to threatened species in São Tomé & Príncipe are annual & perennial non-timber crops, logging & wood harvesting, fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, and housing & urban areas. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in São Tomé & Príncipe?
São Tomé & Príncipe has 50 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 São Tomé & Príncipe's threatened species have declining populations?
93 of São Tomé & Príncipe'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 São Tomé & Príncipe compare to other countries for threatened species?
São Tomé & Príncipe ranks #162 of 253 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.24% 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 São Tomé & Príncipe 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 São Tomé & Príncipe profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.