Tuvalu

29 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

29

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

2

Highest risk

Endangered

14

Very high risk

Vulnerable

13

High risk

Declining

86%

25 species

Category Breakdown
EN 14
VU 13
CR: 2
EN: 14
VU: 13

Critically Endangered

27%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

1448%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

1345%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 29 species

Species by Group
🐢

reptiles

2

2 threatened

🐟

fishes

14

14 threatened

Global Share

0.05%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#235

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

1

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources24 species
2.Habitat shifting & alteration17 species
3.Logging & wood harvesting10 species
4.Annual & perennial non-timber crops9 species
5.Recreational activities7 species
6.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)7 species
7.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases7 species
8.Marine & freshwater aquaculture5 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). Tuvalu: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/TV

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 Tuvalu?
Tuvalu has 29 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 2 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 Tuvalu?
Among the 2 Critically Endangered species in Tuvalu, Tridacna gigas 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 Tuvalu?
Protected area coverage for Tuvalu is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.