Wallis & Futuna

44 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

44

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

8

Highest risk

Endangered

15

Very high risk

Vulnerable

21

High risk

Declining

61%

27 species

Category Breakdown
CR 8
EN 15
VU 21
CR: 8
EN: 15
VU: 21

Critically Endangered

818%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

1534%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

2148%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 44 species

Species by Group
🐦

birds

1

1 threatened

🐢

reptiles

2

2 threatened

🐟

fishes

22

22 threatened

🌱

plants

4

4 threatened

Global Share

0.08%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#216

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

5

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources21 species
2.Habitat shifting & alteration13 species
3.Logging & wood harvesting11 species
4.Annual & perennial non-timber crops9 species
5.Recreational activities7 species
6.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases7 species
7.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)6 species
8.Destructive fishing practices6 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). Wallis & Futuna: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/WF

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 Wallis & Futuna?
Wallis & Futuna has 44 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 8 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 Wallis & Futuna?
Among the 8 Critically Endangered species in Wallis & Futuna, Akihito futuna 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 Wallis & Futuna?
Protected area coverage for Wallis & Futuna is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.