ENEndangered
Pearl River Map Turtle
Graptemys pearlensis
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) - Permanent rivers/streams· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservationLegislation
Other threatened species in EMYDIDAE
Threatened in United States
Frequently asked questions
Why is Pearl River Map Turtle classified as Endangered?
Pearl River Map 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 Pearl River Map Turtle live?
Pearl River Map Turtle occurs in United States. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Pearl River Map Turtle?
The main threats to Pearl River Map Turtle are 3.2, 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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