Turks & Caicos Islands

64 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

64

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

10

Highest risk

Endangered

20

Very high risk

Vulnerable

34

High risk

Declining

38%

24 species

Category Breakdown
CR 10
EN 20
VU 34
CR: 10
EN: 20
VU: 34

Critically Endangered

1016%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

2031%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

3453%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 64 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

2

2 threatened

🐦

birds

5

5 threatened

🐢

reptiles

5

5 threatened

🐟

fishes

25

25 threatened

🦗

insects

1

1 threatened

🌱

plants

14

14 threatened

Global Share

0.12%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#197

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

8

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases21 species
2.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources18 species
3.Habitat shifting & alteration13 species
4.Logging & wood harvesting10 species
5.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)9 species
6.Recreational activities9 species
7.Housing & urban areas8 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). Turks & Caicos Islands: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/TC

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 Turks & Caicos Islands?
Turks & Caicos Islands has 64 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 10 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 Turks & Caicos Islands?
Among the 10 Critically Endangered species in Turks & Caicos Islands, 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 Turks & Caicos Islands?
Protected area coverage for Turks & Caicos Islands is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.