The island's native fauna is adapted to the different natural environments that make up Saint-Barthélemy. Some of these species are endemic*, either strictly endemic to the island or often sub-endemic to the Banc d'Anguilla. Because of their rarity, these species are of course protected under Saint-Barthélemy's Environmental Code.
The threats to our native fauna are numerous and fragile. That's why it's important to do the right thing to help preserve them.
Whether on land, at sea or on the beach, it's important to do the right thing to protect our native species.
Injured wildlife: if you see an injured wildlife species (not pets, for which veterinarians are fully competent): call 0690 31 70 73 immediately. Move the species only in case of imminent danger, using gloves or other protection, to a nearby location.
Moving a wild animal is extremely detrimental to its reintroduction into the wild, especially if it is a juvenile.
Whether they are strictly endemic to the island, i.e. found nowhere else, or sub-endemic to the Banc d'Anguilla, i.e. found only on Saint Martin, Anguilla, Saint-Barthélemy and their satellite islets, our biodiversity is rich in these rare species!
Discovering the main species endemic to Saint-Barthélemy means identifying animals that surround us on a daily basis, and that only exist on a very small area of the earth. Let's consider ourselves lucky to be able to observe them, and let's work together to preserve them for years to come!
To find out more about the island's animal species, visit the Saint-Barthélemy Biodiversity PDF.
Most of Saint-Barthélemy's native and endemic species are fragile, and some are in danger of extinction. To preserve them, you can take action on a daily basis with simple gestures, and learn to recognize invasive exotic species and what to do about them.
