ENEndangered
Coahuilan Box Turtle
Terrapene coahuila
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coahuilan_box_turtle
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Grassland· majorWetlands (inland)· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorRocky areas· majorDesert· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservationLegislation
Other threatened species in EMYDIDAE
Threatened in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
Why is Coahuilan Box Turtle classified as Endangered?
Coahuilan Box 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 Coahuilan Box Turtle live?
Coahuilan Box Turtle occurs in Mexico. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Coahuilan Box Turtle?
The main threats to Coahuilan Box Turtle are 1.3, 2.1, 4.1, and 5.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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