Threatened species of British Indian Ocean Territory
Search the current Red List for most recent information about the threatened species of British Indian Ocean Territory.
Of the twenty-five threatened species listed on the IUCN website, seven - all marine species - are declining.
| Group | Common name | Scientific name | More information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharks & rays | Carcharhinus longimanus | (Oceanic) Whitetip Shark | |
| Rhincodon typus | Whale Shark | ||
| Sphyrna mokarran | Great Hammerhead | ||
| Bony fish | Cheilinus undulatus | Giant Wrasse Humphead Napoleon Wrasse |
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| Epinephelus polyphekadion | Camouflage Grouper | ||
| Plectropomus laevis | Backsaddled Coral Grouper | ||
| Reptile | Chelonia mydas | Green Turtle |