Venezuelan Slider [chichiriviche]
VU

Venezuelan Slider [chichiriviche]

Trachemys callirostris

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trachemys_callirostris

Overview

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

The Venezuelan Slider faces severe pressure from extensive collection for the international pet trade, with thousands of individuals harvested annually from wild populations. Habitat degradation through coastal development, agricultural expansion, and water pollution has significantly reduced available nesting beaches and freshwater habitats. Climate change poses an additional threat through rising sea levels that flood critical nesting sites and altered precipitation patterns affecting freshwater availability.

Threat summary

Habitat

Venezuelan Sliders inhabit coastal freshwater systems including rivers, lagoons, and wetlands along Venezuela's Caribbean coast, particularly around Lake Maracaibo and associated waterways. They require both aquatic environments for feeding and terrestrial sandy areas for nesting, typically within 2 kilometers of the coastline.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Venezuelan Slider [chichiriviche] classified as Vulnerable?
Venezuelan Slider [chichiriviche] 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. The Venezuelan Slider faces severe pressure from extensive collection for the international pet trade, with thousands of individuals harvested annually from wild populations. Habitat degradation through coastal development, agricultural expansion, and water pollution has significantly reduced available nesting beaches and freshwater habitats. Climate change poses an additional threat through rising sea levels that flood critical nesting sites and altered precipitation patterns affecting freshwater availability.
Where does Venezuelan Slider [chichiriviche] live?
Venezuelan Slider [chichiriviche] occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Venezuelan Slider [chichiriviche]?
The main threats to Venezuelan Slider [chichiriviche] 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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