Pelochelys bibroni
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Pelochelys bibroni faces severe pressure from egg collection and adult harvesting for local consumption and trade, particularly affecting nesting females on beaches. Coastal development and sand mining have destroyed critical nesting sites across its range, while fishing nets cause significant mortality through bycatch. Climate change poses an emerging threat through rising sea levels and increased storm intensity affecting nesting beaches.
Habitat
This large softshell turtle inhabits coastal waters, estuaries, and lower reaches of rivers throughout Southeast Asia and northern Australia. It requires sandy beaches for nesting and shallow marine waters with soft substrates for foraging.
