Wallis & Futuna

44 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

44

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

9

Highest risk

Endangered

13

Very high risk

Vulnerable

22

High risk

Declining

64%

28 species

Category Breakdown
CR 9
EN 13
VU 22
CR: 9
EN: 13
VU: 22

Critically Endangered

920%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

1330%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

2250%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 44 species

Species by Group
🐟

fishes

22

22 threatened

🪸

corals

9

9 threatened

🌱

plants

4

4 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

3

3 threatened

🐚

molluscs

3

3 threatened

🐢

reptiles

2

2 threatened

🐦

birds

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.08%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#214

of 250 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 on SpeciesRadar — 9 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 Wallis & Futuna have?
Of the 44 threatened species in Wallis & Futuna, 9 are Critically Endangered, 13 are Endangered, and 22 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Wallis & Futuna?
Among the 9 Critically Endangered species in Wallis & Futuna, Black Teatfish (Holothuria nobilis) 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 Wallis & Futuna?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Wallis & Futuna. 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 Wallis & Futuna?
The most affected groups in Wallis & Futuna, by number of threatened species, are fishes (22), corals (9), and plants (4). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Wallis & Futuna?
The leading threats to threatened species in Wallis & Futuna are fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, habitat shifting & alteration, logging & wood harvesting, and annual & perennial non-timber crops. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Wallis & Futuna?
Wallis & Futuna has 5 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 Wallis & Futuna's threatened species have declining populations?
28 of Wallis & Futuna'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 Wallis & Futuna compare to other countries for threatened species?
Wallis & Futuna ranks #214 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.08% 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 Wallis & Futuna 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 Wallis & Futuna profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.