CRCritically Endangered
Fernandina Giant Tortoise
Chelonoidis phantasticus
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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 protectionSpecies managementLegislation
Other threatened species in TESTUDINIDAE
Threatened in Ecuador
Frequently asked questions
Why is Fernandina Giant Tortoise classified as Critically Endangered?
Fernandina Giant Tortoise is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Fernandina Giant Tortoise live?
Fernandina 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 Fernandina Giant Tortoise?
The main threats to Fernandina Giant Tortoise are 10.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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