Sint Maarten

29 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

29

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

5

Highest risk

Endangered

9

Very high risk

Vulnerable

15

High risk

Declining

55%

16 species

Category Breakdown
CR 5
EN 9
VU 15
CR: 5
EN: 9
VU: 15

Critically Endangered

517%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

931%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

1552%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 29 species

Species by Group
🐟

fishes

9

9 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

5

5 threatened

🐢

reptiles

4

4 threatened

🐾

mammals

2

2 threatened

🐦

birds

2

2 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

2

2 threatened

🐚

molluscs

2

2 threatened

🐸

amphibians

1

1 threatened

🌱

plants

1

1 threatened

🪸

corals

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.05%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#234

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

1

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Logging & wood harvesting10 species
2.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources9 species
3.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases8 species
4.Habitat shifting & alteration7 species
5.Annual & perennial non-timber crops7 species
6.Housing & urban areas6 species
7.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)6 species
8.Coastal development and habitat destruction4 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). Sint Maarten: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/SX

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 Sint Maarten?
Sint Maarten has 29 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 5 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 Sint Maarten have?
Of the 29 threatened species in Sint Maarten, 5 are Critically Endangered, 9 are Endangered, and 15 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Sint Maarten?
Among the 5 Critically Endangered species in Sint Maarten, Lamarck's Sheet Coral (Agaricia lamarcki) 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 Sint Maarten?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Sint Maarten. 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 Sint Maarten?
The most affected groups in Sint Maarten, by number of threatened species, are fishes (9), crustaceans (5), and reptiles (4). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Sint Maarten?
The leading threats to threatened species in Sint Maarten are logging & wood harvesting, fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, invasive non-native/alien species/diseases, 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 Sint Maarten?
Sint Maarten has 1 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 Sint Maarten's threatened species have declining populations?
16 of Sint Maarten'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 Sint Maarten compare to other countries for threatened species?
Sint Maarten ranks #234 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.05% 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 Sint Maarten 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 Sint Maarten profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.