Mayotte

129 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

129

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

17

Highest risk

Endangered

46

Very high risk

Vulnerable

66

High risk

Declining

60%

78 species

Category Breakdown
CR 17
EN 46
VU 66
CR: 17
EN: 46
VU: 66

Critically Endangered

1713%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

4636%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

6651%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 129 species

Species by Group
🌱

plants

31

31 threatened

🐟

fishes

28

28 threatened

🪸

corals

28

28 threatened

🦗

insects

10

10 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

9

9 threatened

🐦

birds

8

8 threatened

🐢

reptiles

5

5 threatened

🐾

mammals

4

4 threatened

🕷️

arachnids

3

3 threatened

🐸

amphibians

1

1 threatened

🐚

molluscs

1

1 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.23%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#163

of 250 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 on SpeciesRadar — 17 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 Mayotte have?
Of the 129 threatened species in Mayotte, 17 are Critically Endangered, 46 are Endangered, and 66 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Mayotte?
Among the 17 Critically Endangered species in Mayotte, Mayataia griveaudi 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 Mayotte?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Mayotte. 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 Mayotte?
The most affected groups in Mayotte, by number of threatened species, are plants (31), fishes (28), and corals (28). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Mayotte?
The leading threats to threatened species in Mayotte are fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, annual & perennial non-timber crops, logging & wood harvesting, and habitat shifting & alteration. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Mayotte?
Mayotte has 8 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 Mayotte's threatened species have declining populations?
78 of Mayotte'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 Mayotte compare to other countries for threatened species?
Mayotte ranks #163 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.23% 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 Mayotte 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 Mayotte profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.