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
🐾

mammals

2

2 threatened

🐦

birds

2

2 threatened

🐢

reptiles

4

4 threatened

🐸

amphibians

1

1 threatened

🐟

fishes

9

9 threatened

🌱

plants

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.05%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#238

of 277 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 in the SpeciesRadar database — 5 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 Sint Maarten?
Among the 5 Critically Endangered species in Sint Maarten, Epinephelus striatus 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 Sint Maarten?
Protected area coverage for Sint Maarten is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.