Tuvalu

29 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

29

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

3

Highest risk

Endangered

13

Very high risk

Vulnerable

13

High risk

Declining

90%

26 species

Category Breakdown
CR 3
EN 13
VU 13
CR: 3
EN: 13
VU: 13

Critically Endangered

310%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

1345%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

1345%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 29 species

Species by Group
🐟

fishes

14

14 threatened

🪸

corals

6

6 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

4

4 threatened

🐢

reptiles

2

2 threatened

🐚

molluscs

2

2 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.05%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#232

of 250 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 on SpeciesRadar — 3 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 Tuvalu have?
Of the 29 threatened species in Tuvalu, 3 are Critically Endangered, 13 are Endangered, and 13 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Tuvalu?
Among the 3 Critically Endangered species in Tuvalu, Giant Clam (Tridacna gigas) 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 Tuvalu?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Tuvalu. 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 Tuvalu?
The most affected groups in Tuvalu, by number of threatened species, are fishes (14), corals (6), and other invertebrates (4). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Tuvalu?
The leading threats to threatened species in Tuvalu are fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, habitat shifting & alteration, logging & wood harvesting, and annual & perennial non-timber crops. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Tuvalu?
Tuvalu has 1 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 Tuvalu's threatened species have declining populations?
26 of Tuvalu'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 Tuvalu compare to other countries for threatened species?
Tuvalu ranks #232 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.05% 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 Tuvalu 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 Tuvalu profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.