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Pseudemydura umbrina

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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.

The Western Swamp Turtle faces severe threats from habitat degradation and climate change, with its remaining wetland habitats increasingly drying out due to reduced rainfall and rising temperatures. Urban development and agricultural expansion have fragmented and destroyed much of its historical range, while introduced predators like foxes prey on eggs and juveniles. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to catastrophic events and environmental fluctuations.

Threat summary

Habitat

The Western Swamp Turtle inhabits seasonal freshwater wetlands and swamps in the Swan Coastal Plain of Western Australia. These ephemeral wetlands fill with winter rains and gradually dry out over summer, providing the specific hydroperiod required for the species' survival and reproduction.

Conservation measures underway

Legislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pseudemydura umbrina classified as Critically Endangered?
Pseudemydura umbrina 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. The Western Swamp Turtle faces severe threats from habitat degradation and climate change, with its remaining wetland habitats increasingly drying out due to reduced rainfall and rising temperatures. Urban development and agricultural expansion have fragmented and destroyed much of its historical range, while introduced predators like foxes prey on eggs and juveniles. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to catastrophic events and environmental fluctuations.
Where does Pseudemydura umbrina live?
Pseudemydura umbrina 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 Pseudemydura umbrina?
The main threats to Pseudemydura umbrina 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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