U.S. Virgin Islands

126 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

126

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

24

Highest risk

Endangered

40

Very high risk

Vulnerable

62

High risk

Declining

50%

63 species

Category Breakdown
CR 24
EN 40
VU 62
CR: 24
EN: 40
VU: 62

Critically Endangered

2419%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

4032%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

6249%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 126 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

2

2 threatened

🐦

birds

8

8 threatened

🐢

reptiles

18

18 threatened

🐸

amphibians

3

3 threatened

🐟

fishes

32

32 threatened

🌱

plants

35

35 threatened

Global Share

0.23%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#168

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

3

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases57 species
2.Housing & urban areas41 species
3.Habitat shifting & alteration39 species
4.Logging & wood harvesting29 species
5.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources26 species
6.Annual & perennial non-timber crops22 species
7.Recreational activities20 species
8.Livestock farming & ranching18 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). U.S. Virgin Islands: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/VI

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 U.S. Virgin Islands?
U.S. Virgin Islands has 126 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 24 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 U.S. Virgin Islands?
Among the 24 Critically Endangered species in U.S. 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 U.S. Virgin Islands?
Protected area coverage for U.S. Virgin Islands is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.