ENEndangered
Spiny Turtle
Heosemys spinosa
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.
Habitat
FRESHWATER· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in GEOEMYDIDAE
Threatened in Brunei
Frequently asked questions
Why is Spiny Turtle classified as Endangered?
Spiny Turtle 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Spiny Turtle live?
Spiny Turtle occurs in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar (Burma), Philippines, and Singapore (plus 1 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 Spiny Turtle?
The main threats to Spiny Turtle are 2.1, 5.1, 5.1.1, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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