Tokelau

5 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

5

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

0

Highest risk

Endangered

2

Very high risk

Vulnerable

3

High risk

Declining

100%

5 species

Category Breakdown
EN 2
VU 3
CR: 0
EN: 2
VU: 3

Critically Endangered

00%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

240%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

360%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 5 species

Species by Group
🐢

reptiles

1

1 threatened

🐟

fishes

2

2 threatened

Global Share

0.01%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#252

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

0

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources4 species
2.Logging & wood harvesting3 species
3.Habitat shifting & alteration3 species
4.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases3 species
5.Annual & perennial non-timber crops2 species
6.Storms & flooding2 species
7.Agricultural & forestry effluents1 species
8.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)1 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). Tokelau: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/TK

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 Tokelau?
Tokelau has 5 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 0 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 Tokelau?
Tokelau has 0 Critically Endangered species. The full ranked list is available on the country dashboard, filterable by taxonomic group.
What protected areas exist in Tokelau?
Protected area coverage for Tokelau is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.