British Virgin Islands

83 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

83

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

19

Highest risk

Endangered

30

Very high risk

Vulnerable

34

High risk

Declining

55%

46 species

Category Breakdown
CR 19
EN 30
VU 34
CR: 19
EN: 30
VU: 34

Critically Endangered

1923%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

3036%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

3441%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 83 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

2

2 threatened

🐦

birds

2

2 threatened

🐢

reptiles

12

12 threatened

🐸

amphibians

3

3 threatened

🐟

fishes

20

20 threatened

🌱

plants

28

28 threatened

Global Share

0.15%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#189

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

0

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases43 species
2.Housing & urban areas34 species
3.Habitat shifting & alteration28 species
4.Logging & wood harvesting19 species
5.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources18 species
6.Recreational activities17 species
7.Annual & perennial non-timber crops17 species
8.Livestock farming & ranching16 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). British Virgin Islands: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/VG

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 British Virgin Islands?
British Virgin Islands has 83 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 19 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 British Virgin Islands?
Among the 19 Critically Endangered species in British Virgin Islands, Epinephelus striatus 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 British Virgin Islands?
Protected area coverage for British Virgin Islands is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.