ENEndangered
Zambezi Flapshell Turtle
Cycloderma frenatum
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Wetlands (inland)· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent freshwater lakes· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in TRIONYCHIDAE
Threatened in Malawi
Frequently asked questions
Why is Zambezi Flapshell Turtle classified as Endangered?
Zambezi Flapshell 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 Zambezi Flapshell Turtle live?
Zambezi Flapshell Turtle occurs in Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Zambezi Flapshell Turtle?
The main threats to Zambezi Flapshell Turtle are 1.1, 5.1, 5.1.1, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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