Pseudemys alabamensis
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Pseudemys alabamensis

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Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

The Alabama red-bellied turtle faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat degradation and fragmentation of its riverine ecosystems. Dam construction and water management practices have altered natural flow regimes and reduced suitable nesting sites along the Mobile Bay drainage system. Nest predation by raccoons and other mammals has intensified due to habitat modifications, while water pollution from agricultural runoff and urban development continues to degrade water quality in critical habitats.

Threat summary

Habitat

This freshwater turtle inhabits slow-moving rivers, backwaters, and oxbow lakes within the Mobile Bay drainage system of Alabama. It prefers areas with soft substrates, abundant aquatic vegetation, and sandy banks suitable for nesting.

Marine coastal/supratidal· majorWetlands (inland)· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorWetlands (inland) - Bogs, marshes, swamps, fens· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pseudemys alabamensis classified as Endangered?
Pseudemys alabamensis is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. The Alabama red-bellied turtle faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat degradation and fragmentation of its riverine ecosystems. Dam construction and water management practices have altered natural flow regimes and reduced suitable nesting sites along the Mobile Bay drainage system. Nest predation by raccoons and other mammals has intensified due to habitat modifications, while water pollution from agricultural runoff and urban development continues to degrade water quality in critical habitats.
Where does Pseudemys alabamensis live?
Pseudemys alabamensis occurs in Spain, and United States. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Pseudemys alabamensis?
The main threats to Pseudemys alabamensis are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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