ENEndangered
Cuatro Cienegas Slider
Trachemys taylori
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuatro_Ci%C3%A9negas_slider
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· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionLegislation
Other threatened species in EMYDIDAE
Threatened in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
Why is Cuatro Cienegas Slider classified as Endangered?
Cuatro Cienegas Slider 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 Cuatro Cienegas Slider live?
Cuatro Cienegas Slider 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 Cuatro Cienegas Slider?
The main threats to Cuatro Cienegas Slider are 2.1, 4.1, 5.3, and 6.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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