Trinidad & Tobago

184 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

184

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

52

Highest risk

Endangered

41

Very high risk

Vulnerable

91

High risk

Declining

40%

74 species

Category Breakdown
CR 52
EN 41
VU 91
CR: 52
EN: 41
VU: 91

Critically Endangered

5228%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

4122%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

9149%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 184 species

Species by Group
🌱

plants

58

58 threatened

🐟

fishes

47

47 threatened

🪸

corals

25

25 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

13

13 threatened

🐦

birds

10

10 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

7

7 threatened

🐾

mammals

6

6 threatened

🐚

molluscs

5

5 threatened

🦗

insects

4

4 threatened

🐢

reptiles

3

3 threatened

🐸

amphibians

3

3 threatened

🍄

fungi

3

3 threatened

Global Share

0.33%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#143

of 253 countries

Endemic Threatened

32

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources60 species
2.Annual & perennial non-timber crops47 species
3.Habitat shifting & alteration43 species
4.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases39 species
5.Logging & wood harvesting34 species
6.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)34 species
7.Problematic native species/diseases30 species
8.Recreational activities28 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). Trinidad & Tobago: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/TT

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 Trinidad & Tobago?
Trinidad & Tobago has 184 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 52 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 Trinidad & Tobago have?
Of the 184 threatened species in Trinidad & Tobago, 52 are Critically Endangered, 41 are Endangered, and 91 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Trinidad & Tobago?
Among the 52 Critically Endangered species in Trinidad & Tobago, Atlantic Mushroom Coral (Scolymia lacera) 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 Trinidad & Tobago?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Trinidad & Tobago. 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 Trinidad & Tobago?
The most affected groups in Trinidad & Tobago, by number of threatened species, are plants (58), fishes (47), and corals (25). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Trinidad & Tobago?
The leading threats to threatened species in Trinidad & Tobago are fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, annual & perennial non-timber crops, 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 threatened species are found only in Trinidad & Tobago?
Trinidad & Tobago has 32 threatened species that are endemic — found nowhere else on Earth. Because their entire global population depends on this one country, they are especially vulnerable to local habitat loss.
How many of Trinidad & Tobago's threatened species have declining populations?
74 of Trinidad & Tobago'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 Trinidad & Tobago compare to other countries for threatened species?
Trinidad & Tobago ranks #143 of 253 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.33% 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 Trinidad & Tobago 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 Trinidad & Tobago profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.