ENEndangered
Chelonoidis chathamensis
Local name: San Cristóbal Giant Tortoise
Increasing
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Shrubland· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionEx-situ conservationLegislation
Other threatened species in TESTUDINIDAE
Threatened in Ecuador
Frequently asked questions
Why is San Cristóbal Giant Tortoise classified as Endangered?
San Cristóbal Giant Tortoise 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 San Cristóbal Giant Tortoise live?
San Cristóbal Giant Tortoise occurs in Ecuador. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to San Cristóbal Giant Tortoise?
The main threats to San Cristóbal Giant Tortoise are 2.1, 5.1, 5.1.1, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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