VUVulnerable
Olive Ridley Turtle
Lepidochelys olivacea
DecliningENAUENAU
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 coastal/supratidal· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoveryAwareness & communicationsLegislationCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in CHELONIIDAE
Threatened in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
Why is Olive Ridley Turtle classified as Vulnerable?
Olive Ridley 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 Olive Ridley Turtle live?
Olive Ridley Turtle occurs in Mexico. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Olive Ridley Turtle?
The main threats to Olive Ridley Turtle are 1.1, 11.1, 2.4, and 5.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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