VUVulnerable
Central Chiapas Mud Turtle
Kinosternon abaxillare
Declining
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 recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in KINOSTERNIDAE
Threatened in Guatemala
Frequently asked questions
Why is Central Chiapas Mud Turtle classified as Vulnerable?
Central Chiapas Mud Turtle 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 Central Chiapas Mud Turtle live?
Central Chiapas Mud Turtle occurs in Guatemala. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Central Chiapas Mud Turtle?
The main threats to Central Chiapas Mud Turtle are 2.1, 4.1, 7.1, and 7.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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