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
🐟

fishes

2

2 threatened

🐢

reptiles

1

1 threatened

🪸

corals

1

1 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.01%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#247

of 250 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 on SpeciesRadar — 0 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 Tokelau have?
Of the 5 threatened species in Tokelau, 0 are Critically Endangered, 2 are Endangered, and 3 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
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 and sortable by taxonomic group.
What protected areas exist in Tokelau?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Tokelau. 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 Tokelau?
The most affected groups in Tokelau, by number of threatened species, are fishes (2), reptiles (1), and corals (1). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Tokelau?
The leading threats to threatened species in Tokelau are fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, logging & wood harvesting, habitat shifting & alteration, and invasive non-native/alien species/diseases. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many of Tokelau's threatened species have declining populations?
5 of Tokelau'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 Tokelau compare to other countries for threatened species?
Tokelau ranks #247 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.01% 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 Tokelau 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 Tokelau profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.