VUVulnerable
Senegal Flapshell Turtle
Cyclanorbis senegalensis
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Senegal_flapshell_turtle
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) - Permanent rivers/streams· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryLegislationPolicies and regulations
Other threatened species in TRIONYCHIDAE
Threatened in Benin
Frequently asked questions
Why is Senegal Flapshell Turtle classified as Vulnerable?
Senegal Flapshell 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 Senegal Flapshell Turtle live?
Senegal Flapshell Turtle occurs in Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Côte d’Ivoire, and Ethiopia (plus 12 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Senegal Flapshell Turtle?
The main threats to Senegal Flapshell Turtle are 1.1, 11.1, 2.1, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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