VUVulnerable
Yellow-blotched Sawback
Graptemys flavimaculata
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Wetlands (inland)· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major
Conservation measures underway
Species managementSpecies recoveryAwareness & communicationsLegislationCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in EMYDIDAE
Threatened in United States
Frequently asked questions
Why is Yellow-blotched Sawback classified as Vulnerable?
Yellow-blotched Sawback 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 Yellow-blotched Sawback live?
Yellow-blotched Sawback occurs in 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 Yellow-blotched Sawback?
The main threats to Yellow-blotched Sawback are 1.1, 11.4, 3.2, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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