VUVulnerable
Suwannee Alligator Snapping Turtle
Macrochelys suwanniensis
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
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Frequently asked questions
Why is Suwannee Alligator Snapping Turtle classified as Vulnerable?
Suwannee Alligator Snapping 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 Suwannee Alligator Snapping Turtle live?
Suwannee Alligator Snapping 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 Suwannee Alligator Snapping Turtle?
The main threats to Suwannee Alligator Snapping Turtle are 5.4, 7.2, 7.3, and 9.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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