Problem
Threatened species of Terrapene carolina
Other Names:
Threatened subspecies of Common box turtle Incidence:
There are several subspecies of this terrapin, some of which are considered endangered. They include the Florida Box Turtle Terrapene carolina bauri, Eastern Box Turtle Terrapene carolina carolina and Three Toed Box Turtle Terrapene carolina triunguis.
Terrapene carolina is considered as "Lower Risk" sub-category "near threatened" by the IUCN. CITES lists the species as "Appendix 2".
Broader Problems:
Threatened species of Terrapene Organizations:
IUCN/SSC Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group Subject(s):
Fish, Reptiles → ReptilesSocietal Problems → Endangered species
Societal Problems → Vulnerability
Transportation, Telecommunications → Packaging
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
24.09.2020 – 00:52 CEST