Critically Endangered

One of only three non-human primates to be found locally, only 40 to 60 individuals in the wild exist in Singapore today. In the 1990s, it was recorded that only about 15 to 20 of these langurs existed, owing to rapid and radical urbanisation, and they were at a real risk of going extinct.

Critically Endangered

This songbird is widely sought after in South East Asia for its rich melodic song and high market value. Its population has been decimated by over-hunting and poaching: in some cases resulting in its possible extinction such as in Sumatra, Indonesia. It has a population of approximately 200 in Singapore, where more than 50% of them may be found on Pulau Ubin.

Vulnerable

Singapore's National butterfly typically prefers to lay their eggs on one type of plant, the Aristolochia jackii. Unfortunately, this plant went locally extinct several decades ago. Scientists have identified viable alternatives such as the Dutchman’s Pipe plant to host the Common Rose butterfly's eggs. However, it does not naturally occur in Singapore and is restricted by where it can be planted in Singapore.

Vulnerable

Singapore's largest butterfly species by wingspan, it is likely to be more vulnerable than the common rose butterfly as it is exclusively dependent on the host plant: the Dutchman's Pipe. As the host plant does not occur naturally in Singapore, a dwindling of the host plant numbers could put the whole population of Common Birdwing butterflies in jeopardy.

Critically Endangered

Scientists do not know the population size of Pangolins in the wild. However, records of up to 200,000 pangolins are estimated to be illegally taken from the wild every year across Africa and Asia.

Critically Endangered

Songbirds such as these are being forcibly and illegally removed from the wild and placed in the exotic pet trade. Populations of the White-rumped Shama have experienced major declines across South East Asia as they are a popular choice in songbird competitions.

Data Deficient

The mangrove horseshoe crab and coastal horseshoe crab are considered data deficient on the international level. However, Singapore scientists are considering classifying these wildlife as locally endangered species due to rapid clearing of suitable coastal and mangrove habitats, compounded by significant deaths caused by discarded fishing nets - a phenomenon known as Ghost Fishing.

Critically Endangered

Considered one of the world's most threatened marine fishes, this ray is readily mistaken for being a shark and is heavily fished for shark fin soup. Markets in Singapore have been known to illegally sell these products as they are very difficult to identify.

Vulnerable

Three species of eagle rays have been recorded in Singapore, of which the white-spotted eagle ray is most detected. Vulnerable to over fishing, illegal fishing and improper catch and release fishing, this species is a popular display in aquariums as well as in local dishes.

Nationally Extinct

Considered the largest orchid species in the world, the Singapore native species was believed to have gone 'Nationally Extinct' in the wild due to habitat loss and over picking by enthusiasts. In 1999 the Botanic Gardens were the first to reintroduce the plant to the island, using specimens from Malaysia. More recently, the National Parks Board has planted it islandwide in an attempt at a more long-term conservation solution.