ENEndangered
Black-breasted Leaf Turtle
Geoemyda spengleri
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in GEOEMYDIDAE
Threatened in China
Frequently asked questions
Why is Black-breasted Leaf Turtle classified as Endangered?
Black-breasted Leaf 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 Black-breasted Leaf Turtle live?
Black-breasted Leaf Turtle occurs in China, Laos, and Vietnam. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Black-breasted Leaf Turtle?
The main threats to Black-breasted Leaf Turtle are 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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