Leucocephalon yuwonoi
CR

Leucocephalon yuwonoi

Declining

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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.

Leucocephalon yuwonoi faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and habitat conversion across its extremely limited range in North Sulawesi. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have fragmented the remaining lowland and hill forest patches where this endemic turtle occurs. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions, while collection pressure for the illegal pet trade compounds population declines.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic turtle inhabits lowland and hill forests of North Sulawesi, Indonesia, typically found in areas with dense canopy cover and permanent water sources. The species appears to prefer primary forest habitats but may occasionally utilize adjacent secondary forest areas.

Conservation measures underway

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Leucocephalon yuwonoi classified as Critically Endangered?
Leucocephalon yuwonoi is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Leucocephalon yuwonoi faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and habitat conversion across its extremely limited range in North Sulawesi. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have fragmented the remaining lowland and hill forest patches where this endemic turtle occurs. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions, while collection pressure for the illegal pet trade compounds population declines.
Where does Leucocephalon yuwonoi live?
Leucocephalon yuwonoi occurs in Indonesia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Leucocephalon yuwonoi?
The main threats to Leucocephalon yuwonoi 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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