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Species Spotlight! Vietnamese Pond Turtle!
May 16, 2023
#turtletuesday Twofer: Part 2
An endemic species of coastal south-central Vietnam, these stripe-faced beauties are, sadly, now one of the rarest turtles in nature. At our Turtle Survival Center in South Carolina, though, they are thriving. Your support today ensures this species will survive into the future! https://give.turtlesurvival.org/2023-Turtle-Month-SM
Common name: Vietnamese Pond Turtle
Scientific name: Mauremys annamensis
Countries of origin: Vietnam
Habitat: Marshes, ponds, lakes, slow-moving streams and rivers, and rice paddies
Threats: Collection for the food, pet, and medicinal trades; habitat destruction and alteration
Wild Population: Decreasing; estimated population reduction greater than 99%; wild population is estimated to be less than 50 adults
Conservation: Captive breeding and assurance colonies; field surveys; protected in Vietnam; CITES Appendix I
Graphic: Jordan Gray
Turtle Photos: Cris Hagen; Licensed
**Turtle Survival Alliance strives to provide the most accurate and up-to-date information. If you have any comments, questions, or concerns, please contact Jordan Gray at [email protected]**
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