French Southern Territories

57 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

57

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

10

Highest risk

Endangered

18

Very high risk

Vulnerable

29

High risk

Declining

63%

36 species

Category Breakdown
CR 10
EN 18
VU 29
CR: 10
EN: 18
VU: 29

Critically Endangered

1018%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

1832%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

2951%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 57 species

Species by Group
🐟

fishes

29

29 threatened

🪸

corals

10

10 threatened

🌱

plants

6

6 threatened

🐦

birds

3

3 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

3

3 threatened

🍄

fungi

2

2 threatened

🐚

molluscs

2

2 threatened

🐢

reptiles

1

1 threatened

🦗

insects

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.10%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#203

of 250 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 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 French Southern Territories have?
Of the 57 threatened species in French Southern Territories, 10 are Critically Endangered, 18 are Endangered, and 29 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in French Southern Territories?
Among the 10 Critically Endangered species in French Southern Territories, Black Teatfish (Holothuria nobilis) 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 French Southern Territories?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for French Southern Territories. 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 French Southern Territories?
The most affected groups in French Southern Territories, by number of threatened species, are fishes (29), corals (10), and plants (6). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in French Southern Territories?
The leading threats to threatened species in French Southern Territories are fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, habitat shifting & alteration, logging & wood harvesting, and type unknown/unrecorded (pollution). Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many of French Southern Territories's threatened species have declining populations?
36 of French Southern Territories'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 French Southern Territories compare to other countries for threatened species?
French Southern Territories ranks #203 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.10% 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 French Southern Territories 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 French Southern Territories profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.