Samoa

30 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

30

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

3

Highest risk

Endangered

9

Very high risk

Vulnerable

18

High risk

Declining

63%

19 species

Category Breakdown
CR 3
EN 9
VU 18
CR: 3
EN: 9
VU: 18

Critically Endangered

310%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

930%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

1860%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 30 species

Species by Group
🐦

birds

1

1 threatened

🐟

fishes

13

13 threatened

🦗

insects

1

1 threatened

🌱

plants

3

3 threatened

Global Share

0.05%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#234

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

0

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources19 species
2.Habitat shifting & alteration13 species
3.Logging & wood harvesting12 species
4.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)7 species
5.Annual & perennial non-timber crops6 species
6.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases5 species
7.Recreational activities5 species
8.Coastal development and sedimentation5 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). Samoa: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/WS

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 Samoa?
Samoa has 30 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 3 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 Samoa?
Among the 3 Critically Endangered species in Samoa, Carcharhinus longimanus 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 Samoa?
Protected area coverage for Samoa is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.