French Southern Territories

57 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

57

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

9

Highest risk

Endangered

19

Very high risk

Vulnerable

29

High risk

Declining

61%

35 species

Category Breakdown
CR 9
EN 19
VU 29
CR: 9
EN: 19
VU: 29

Critically Endangered

916%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

1933%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

2951%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 57 species

Species by Group
🐦

birds

3

3 threatened

🐢

reptiles

1

1 threatened

🐟

fishes

29

29 threatened

🦗

insects

1

1 threatened

🌱

plants

6

6 threatened

Global Share

0.10%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#204

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

0

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources31 species
2.Habitat shifting & alteration19 species
3.Logging & wood harvesting10 species
4.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)8 species
5.Ocean acidification7 species
6.Recreational activities7 species
7.Annual & perennial non-timber crops6 species
8.Destructive fishing practices5 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). French Southern Territories: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/TF

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 French Southern Territories?
French Southern Territories has 57 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 9 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 French Southern Territories?
Among the 9 Critically Endangered species in French Southern Territories, Carcharhinus longimanus 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 French Southern Territories?
Protected area coverage for French Southern Territories is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.