ENEndangered
Chaco Side-necked Turtle
Acanthochelys pallidipectoris
Declining
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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.
Habitat
Forest· majorWetlands (inland)· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorDesert· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryLegislationCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in CHELIDAE
Threatened in Argentina
Frequently asked questions
Why is Chaco Side-necked Turtle classified as Endangered?
Chaco Side-necked 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 Chaco Side-necked Turtle live?
Chaco Side-necked Turtle occurs in Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Chaco Side-necked Turtle?
The main threats to Chaco Side-necked Turtle are 11.2, 2.1, 2.3, and 4.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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