ENEndangered
Western Alligator Snapping Turtle
Macrochelys temminckii
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)· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent freshwater lakes· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies managementSpecies recoverySpecies reintroductionAwareness & communicationsLegislationPolicies and regulations
Other threatened species in CHELYDRIDAE
Threatened in China
Frequently asked questions
Why is Western Alligator Snapping Turtle classified as Endangered?
Western Alligator Snapping 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 Western Alligator Snapping Turtle live?
Western Alligator Snapping Turtle occurs in China, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and South Korea (plus 4 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Western Alligator Snapping Turtle?
The main threats to Western Alligator Snapping Turtle are 1.1, 11.4, 4.1, and 5.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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