VUVulnerable
Diamondback Terrapin
Malaclemys terrapin
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diamondback_terrapin
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical mangrove vegetation· majorMarine intertidal· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· majorWetlands (inland)· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorWetlands (inland) - Bogs, marshes, swamps, fens· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Invasive/problematic species controlHabitat & natural process restorationSpecies recoverySpecies reintroductionLegislationPolicies and regulationsCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in EMYDIDAE
Threatened in Bermuda
Frequently asked questions
Why is Diamondback Terrapin classified as Vulnerable?
Diamondback Terrapin 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 Diamondback Terrapin live?
Diamondback Terrapin occurs in Bermuda, Mexico, and United States. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Diamondback Terrapin?
The main threats to Diamondback Terrapin are 1.1, 11.1, 2.1, and 4.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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