VUVulnerable
Chelonoidis vandenburghi
Local name: Volcán Alcedo Giant Tortoise
Increasing
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSite/area managementHabitat & natural process restorationSpecies recoveryLegislationLinked enterprises & livelihood alternatives
Other threatened species in TESTUDINIDAE
Threatened in Ecuador
Frequently asked questions
Why is Volcán Alcedo Giant Tortoise classified as Vulnerable?
Volcán Alcedo Giant Tortoise 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 Volcán Alcedo Giant Tortoise live?
Volcán Alcedo 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 Volcán Alcedo Giant Tortoise?
The main threats to Volcán Alcedo Giant Tortoise are 10.1, 5.1, and 5.1.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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