ENEndangered
Pascagoula Map Turtle
Graptemys gibbonsi
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pascagoula_map_turtle
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
Species recoveryEx-situ conservationLegislation
Other threatened species in EMYDIDAE
Threatened in United States
Frequently asked questions
Why is Pascagoula Map Turtle classified as Endangered?
Pascagoula Map 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 Pascagoula Map Turtle live?
Pascagoula Map Turtle occurs in United States. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Pascagoula Map Turtle?
The main threats to Pascagoula Map Turtle are 3.2, 5.1, 5.1.1, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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