Tobago

42 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

42

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

5

Highest risk

Endangered

9

Very high risk

Vulnerable

28

High risk

Declining

52%

22 species

Category Breakdown
CR 5
EN 9
VU 28
CR: 5
EN: 9
VU: 28

Critically Endangered

512%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

921%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

2867%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 42 species

Species by Group
🐟

fishes

16

16 threatened

🌱

plants

4

4 threatened

Global Share

0.08%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#217

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

0

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources26 species
2.Habitat shifting & alteration12 species
3.Logging & wood harvesting8 species
4.Recreational activities8 species
5.Coastal development and sedimentation7 species
6.Annual & perennial non-timber crops6 species
7.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)6 species
8.Agricultural & forestry effluents6 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). Tobago: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/TO

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 Tobago?
Tobago has 42 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 5 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 Tobago?
Among the 5 Critically Endangered species in Tobago, Ventsia tricarinata 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 Tobago?
Protected area coverage for Tobago is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.