Mesoclemmys hogei
CR

Mesoclemmys hogei

Local name: Hoge’s Toadhead Turtle

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Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoge's_side-necked_turtle

Overview

Hoge's sideneck turtle (Ranacephala hogei) is a species of turtle in the family Chelidae. It is the only member of the genus Ranacephala. The species is endemic to the eastern Atlantic Forest of Brazil, primarily in the Carangola River of Minas Gerais and Paraíba do Sul River, Rio de Janeiro. The most documented population resides in the midsection of the Carangola River with an estimated population of less than 2000.

Hoge's Toadhead Turtle faces severe threats primarily from habitat destruction and degradation due to agricultural expansion, urban development, and water pollution in its limited range in southeastern Brazil. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions, while collection for the pet trade and road mortality further compound population declines.

Threat summary

Frequently asked questions

Why is Hoge’s Toadhead Turtle classified as Critically Endangered?
Hoge’s Toadhead Turtle 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. Hoge's Toadhead Turtle faces severe threats primarily from habitat destruction and degradation due to agricultural expansion, urban development, and water pollution in its limited range in southeastern Brazil. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions, while collection for the pet trade and road mortality further compound population declines.
Where does Hoge’s Toadhead Turtle live?
Hoge’s Toadhead Turtle occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Hoge’s Toadhead Turtle?
The main threats to Hoge’s Toadhead Turtle are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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