ENEndangered
Maracaibo Wood Turtle
Rhinoclemmys diademata
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maracaibo_wood_turtle
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical dry· majorShrubland· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionLegislation
Other threatened species in GEOEMYDIDAE
Threatened in Colombia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Maracaibo Wood Turtle classified as Endangered?
Maracaibo Wood 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 Maracaibo Wood Turtle live?
Maracaibo Wood Turtle occurs in Colombia, and Venezuela. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Maracaibo Wood Turtle?
The main threats to Maracaibo Wood Turtle are 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, and 3.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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