ENEndangered
Black Marsh Turtle
Siebenrockiella crassicollis
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_marsh_turtle
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Wetlands (inland) - Bogs, marshes, swamps, fens· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in GEOEMYDIDAE
Threatened in Cambodia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Black Marsh Turtle classified as Endangered?
Black Marsh Turtle 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Black Marsh Turtle live?
Black Marsh Turtle occurs in Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar (Burma), Thailand, and Vietnam. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Black Marsh Turtle?
The main threats to Black Marsh Turtle are 2.1, 5.3, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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