Vanuatu

126 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

126

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

12

Highest risk

Endangered

65

Very high risk

Vulnerable

49

High risk

Declining

79%

100 species

Category Breakdown
CR 12
EN 65
VU 49
CR: 12
EN: 65
VU: 49

Critically Endangered

1210%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

6552%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

4939%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 126 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

6

6 threatened

🐦

birds

10

10 threatened

🐢

reptiles

5

5 threatened

🐟

fishes

20

20 threatened

🌱

plants

33

33 threatened

Global Share

0.23%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#169

of 277 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 in the SpeciesRadar database — 12 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 Vanuatu?
Among the 12 Critically Endangered species in Vanuatu, ha’agi gohutu, ha’agi gohotu (Pelagodoxa henryana) 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 Vanuatu?
Protected area coverage for Vanuatu is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.