Mayotte

129 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

129

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

16

Highest risk

Endangered

48

Very high risk

Vulnerable

65

High risk

Declining

60%

77 species

Category Breakdown
CR 16
EN 48
VU 65
CR: 16
EN: 48
VU: 65

Critically Endangered

1612%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

4837%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

6550%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 129 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

4

4 threatened

🐦

birds

8

8 threatened

🐢

reptiles

5

5 threatened

🐸

amphibians

1

1 threatened

🐟

fishes

28

28 threatened

🦗

insects

10

10 threatened

🌱

plants

31

31 threatened

Global Share

0.24%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#164

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

8

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources55 species
2.Annual & perennial non-timber crops50 species
3.Logging & wood harvesting50 species
4.Habitat shifting & alteration39 species
5.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases30 species
6.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)26 species
7.Housing & urban areas21 species
8.Recreational activities21 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). Mayotte: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/YT

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 Mayotte?
Mayotte has 129 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 16 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 Mayotte?
Among the 16 Critically Endangered species in Mayotte, Mayataia griveaudi 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 Mayotte?
Protected area coverage for Mayotte is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.