Stream Terrapin
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Stream Terrapin

Cyclemys oldhami

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oldham's_leaf_turtle

Overview

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

The Stream Terrapin faces severe pressure from intensive collection for food markets and the international pet trade, with adults and eggs harvested throughout its range. Habitat degradation from agricultural expansion, logging, and dam construction has fragmented populations and reduced suitable nesting sites. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and urban development further compromises the aquatic ecosystems this species depends on for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Stream Terrapins inhabit slow-moving streams, rivers, and associated wetlands in lowland and hill forests of Southeast Asia. They prefer areas with soft substrates for nesting and abundant aquatic vegetation, typically found in both primary and secondary forest waterways up to 300 meters elevation.

Threatened in Cambodia

Calidris ferrugineaVU

Calidris ferruginea

Declining
VU

Lauhachinda's Fanged Frog

Limnonectes lauhachindai

Declining
VU

Schistura kontumensis

Declining
CR

Probarbus jullieni

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Stream Terrapin classified as Endangered?
Stream Terrapin 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 Stream Terrapin faces severe pressure from intensive collection for food markets and the international pet trade, with adults and eggs harvested throughout its range. Habitat degradation from agricultural expansion, logging, and dam construction has fragmented populations and reduced suitable nesting sites. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and urban development further compromises the aquatic ecosystems this species depends on for survival.
Where does Stream Terrapin live?
Stream Terrapin occurs in Cambodia, China, Hong Kong SAR China, Indonesia, Laos, and Myanmar (Burma) (plus 2 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 Stream Terrapin?
The main threats to Stream Terrapin 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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