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
🐾

mammals

6

6 threatened

🐦

birds

10

10 threatened

🐢

reptiles

3

3 threatened

🐸

amphibians

3

3 threatened

🐟

fishes

47

47 threatened

🦗

insects

4

4 threatened

🌱

plants

58

58 threatened

Global Share

0.34%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#144

of 277 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 in the SpeciesRadar database — 52 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 Trinidad & Tobago?
Among the 52 Critically Endangered species in Trinidad & Tobago, Exaerete dentata 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 Trinidad & Tobago?
Protected area coverage for Trinidad & Tobago is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.