VUVulnerable
Sinaloan Thornscrub Tortoise
Gopherus evgoodei
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical dry· majorDesert· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionHabitat & natural process restorationLinked enterprises & livelihood alternatives
Other threatened species in TESTUDINIDAE
Threatened in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
Why is Sinaloan Thornscrub Tortoise classified as Vulnerable?
Sinaloan Thornscrub Tortoise is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Sinaloan Thornscrub Tortoise live?
Sinaloan Thornscrub Tortoise 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 Sinaloan Thornscrub Tortoise?
The main threats to Sinaloan Thornscrub Tortoise are 11.1, 11.2, 3.2, and 4.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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