Vanuatu

126 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

126

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

13

Highest risk

Endangered

63

Very high risk

Vulnerable

50

High risk

Declining

80%

101 species

Category Breakdown
CR 13
EN 63
VU 50
CR: 13
EN: 63
VU: 50

Critically Endangered

1310%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

6350%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

5040%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 126 species

Species by Group
🪸

corals

39

39 threatened

🌱

plants

33

33 threatened

🐟

fishes

20

20 threatened

🐦

birds

10

10 threatened

🐚

molluscs

7

7 threatened

🐾

mammals

6

6 threatened

🐢

reptiles

5

5 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

5

5 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.23%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#167

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

28

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Annual & perennial non-timber crops62 species
2.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources58 species
3.Habitat shifting & alteration54 species
4.Logging & wood harvesting48 species
5.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases43 species
6.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)36 species
7.Problematic native species/diseases36 species
8.Recreational activities32 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). Vanuatu: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/VU

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 Vanuatu?
Vanuatu has 126 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 13 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 Vanuatu have?
Of the 126 threatened species in Vanuatu, 13 are Critically Endangered, 63 are Endangered, and 50 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Vanuatu?
Among the 13 Critically Endangered species in Vanuatu, 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 Vanuatu?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Vanuatu. 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 Vanuatu?
The most affected groups in Vanuatu, by number of threatened species, are corals (39), plants (33), and fishes (20). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Vanuatu?
The leading threats to threatened species in Vanuatu are annual & perennial non-timber crops, fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, habitat shifting & alteration, and logging & wood harvesting. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Vanuatu?
Vanuatu has 28 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 Vanuatu's threatened species have declining populations?
101 of Vanuatu'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 Vanuatu compare to other countries for threatened species?
Vanuatu ranks #167 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.23% 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 Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.