Problem
Threatened species of Testudo
Other Names:
Threatened species of Tortoise Nature:
Tortoises are under threat from the destruction of habitat, especially of nesting sites and the taking of eggs, introduced predators and the wildlife trade. Background:
The classification of the Testudo group is very confused. The old concept of 4 subspecies is inadequate and fundamentally flawed, with large regional variations occurring from region to region. Broader Problems:
Threatened species of Testudinidae Narrower Problems:
Threatened species of Testudo graecaThreatened species of Testudo hermanniThreatened species of Testudo kleinmanniThreatened species of Testudo horsfieldii Organizations:
IUCN/SSC Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group Subject(s):
Fish, Reptiles → ReptilesSocietal Problems → Endangered species
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
R: Rejected Provisionally Date of last update
01.01.2018 – 23:11 CET