VUVulnerable
Leatherback Turtle
Dermochelys coriacea
DecliningENAU
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leatherback_sea_turtle
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine oceanic· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionLegislation
Frequently asked questions
Why is Leatherback Turtle classified as Vulnerable?
Leatherback 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 Leatherback Turtle live?
Leatherback 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 Leatherback Turtle?
The main threats to Leatherback Turtle are 1.1, 11.1, 11.4, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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