VU

Pelusios broadleyi

Unknown

Overview

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

Pelusios broadleyi faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its limited range across southeastern Africa. The species is particularly vulnerable to water pollution from agricultural runoff and mining activities, which contaminate the freshwater systems essential for its survival. Collection for the pet trade has also contributed to population declines, as these turtles are sought after by collectors due to their restricted distribution.

Threat summary

Habitat

This freshwater turtle inhabits slow-moving rivers, seasonal pools, and wetlands in southeastern Africa, particularly favoring areas with muddy substrates and abundant aquatic vegetation. The species requires both permanent water bodies for feeding and nearby terrestrial areas with suitable soil for nesting.

Threatened in Kenya

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Panicum pinifolium

Unknown
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Aidia abeidii

Unknown
EN

Black-fronted Spurfowl

Pternistis atrifrons

Declining
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Zanthoxylum mildbraedii

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Pelusios broadleyi classified as Vulnerable?
Pelusios broadleyi 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. Pelusios broadleyi faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its limited range across southeastern Africa. The species is particularly vulnerable to water pollution from agricultural runoff and mining activities, which contaminate the freshwater systems essential for its survival. Collection for the pet trade has also contributed to population declines, as these turtles are sought after by collectors due to their restricted distribution.
Where does Pelusios broadleyi live?
Pelusios broadleyi occurs in Kenya. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Pelusios broadleyi?
The main threats to Pelusios broadleyi 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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