VUVulnerable
Chelydra rossignonii
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Wetlands (inland)· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionEx-situ conservationLegislationCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in CHELYDRIDAE
Threatened in Belize
Frequently asked questions
Why is Chelydra rossignonii classified as Vulnerable?
Chelydra rossignonii 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Chelydra rossignonii live?
Chelydra rossignonii occurs in Belize, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico (plus 1 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Chelydra rossignonii?
The main threats to Chelydra rossignonii are 5.1, 5.1.1, 5.3, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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