VUVulnerable
Pritchard's Snake-necked Turtle
Chelodina pritchardi
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Savanna· majorWetlands (inland)· majorWetlands (inland) - Bogs, marshes, swamps, fens· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in CHELIDAE
Threatened in Papua New Guinea
Frequently asked questions
Why is Pritchard's Snake-necked Turtle classified as Vulnerable?
Pritchard's Snake-necked 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 Pritchard's Snake-necked Turtle live?
Pritchard's Snake-necked Turtle occurs in Papua New Guinea. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Pritchard's Snake-necked Turtle?
The main threats to Pritchard's Snake-necked Turtle are 2.1, 5.1, 5.1.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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