Mauremys nigricans
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Mauremys nigricans

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Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

The Red-necked Pond Turtle faces severe population declines primarily due to intensive collection for food markets and traditional medicine trade throughout its range in China and northern Vietnam. Habitat degradation from agricultural expansion, urban development, and water pollution has significantly reduced suitable wetland areas. Dam construction and water diversion projects have altered natural water flow patterns, fragmenting populations and reducing breeding success.

Threat summary

Habitat

This semi-aquatic turtle inhabits slow-moving freshwater environments including ponds, marshes, rice paddies, and shallow streams with muddy bottoms and abundant vegetation. It prefers areas with soft substrates for burrowing and nearby terrestrial sites for nesting and basking.

FRESHWATER· majorTERRESTRIAL· major

Conservation measures underway

Legislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Mauremys nigricans classified as Endangered?
Mauremys nigricans 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. The Red-necked Pond Turtle faces severe population declines primarily due to intensive collection for food markets and traditional medicine trade throughout its range in China and northern Vietnam. Habitat degradation from agricultural expansion, urban development, and water pollution has significantly reduced suitable wetland areas. Dam construction and water diversion projects have altered natural water flow patterns, fragmenting populations and reducing breeding success.
Where does Mauremys nigricans live?
Mauremys nigricans occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Mauremys nigricans?
The main threats to Mauremys nigricans are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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