Barbour's Sawback Turtle
VU

Barbour's Sawback Turtle

Graptemys barbouri

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbour's_map_turtle

Overview

Barbour's map turtle is a species of turtle in the family Emydidae. The species is native to the southeastern United States.

Barbour's Sawback Turtle faces significant threats from habitat degradation due to dam construction, water pollution, and sedimentation in river systems. The species' limited range in the Apalachicola River system makes it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human activities that alter water quality and flow patterns.

Threat summary

Habitat

Large rivers and tributaries of the Apalachicola River system in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, preferring areas with moderate to swift currents, rocky or sandy bottoms, and abundant aquatic vegetation. The species requires clean, well-oxygenated water with suitable basking sites such as logs, rocks, and emergent vegetation.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Barbour's Sawback Turtle classified as Vulnerable?
Barbour's Sawback Turtle is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Barbour's Sawback Turtle faces significant threats from habitat degradation due to dam construction, water pollution, and sedimentation in river systems. The species' limited range in the Apalachicola River system makes it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human activities that alter water quality and flow patterns.
Where does Barbour's Sawback Turtle live?
Barbour's Sawback Turtle occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Barbour's Sawback Turtle?
The main threats to Barbour's Sawback Turtle 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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