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
🐟

fishes

25

25 threatened

🌱

plants

14

14 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

7

7 threatened

🐦

birds

5

5 threatened

🐢

reptiles

5

5 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

3

3 threatened

🐾

mammals

2

2 threatened

🦗

insects

1

1 threatened

🪸

corals

1

1 threatened

🐚

molluscs

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.11%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#196

of 253 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 on SpeciesRadar — 10 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 Turks & Caicos Islands have?
Of the 64 threatened species in Turks & Caicos Islands, 10 are Critically Endangered, 20 are Endangered, and 34 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Turks & Caicos Islands?
Among the 10 Critically Endangered species in Turks & Caicos Islands, Donkey Dung Sea Cucumber (Holothuria mexicana) 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 Turks & Caicos Islands?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Turks & Caicos Islands. 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 Turks & Caicos Islands?
The most affected groups in Turks & Caicos Islands, by number of threatened species, are fishes (25), plants (14), and other invertebrates (7). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Turks & Caicos Islands?
The leading threats to threatened species in Turks & Caicos Islands are invasive non-native/alien species/diseases, fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, habitat shifting & alteration, and logging & wood harvesting. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Turks & Caicos Islands?
Turks & Caicos Islands has 8 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 Turks & Caicos Islands's threatened species have declining populations?
24 of Turks & Caicos Islands'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 Turks & Caicos Islands compare to other countries for threatened species?
Turks & Caicos Islands ranks #196 of 253 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.11% 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 Turks & Caicos Islands 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 Turks & Caicos Islands profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.