Southern River Terrapin Batagur affinis
Critically Endangered
Extant (resident): Cambodia; Indonesia (Sumatera); Malaysia (Peninsular Malaysia); Thailand
Extinct: Singapore
Presence Uncertain: Vietnam
The Southern River Terrapin inhabits estuaries, mangrove creeks, lower river sections, and coastal lagoons, generally in areas influenced by the tide, but may also occur substantial distances upriver (e.g. Perak). Habitat alteration and destruction have become increasingly significant factors leading to the decline of river terrapins in many areas of Asia along with wild game hunting and poaching.
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Sand mining and dams are among the worst threats. Other important indirect factors include deforestation and siltation of rivers.
IUCN Red List
Further Information
Horne, B.D., Chan, E.H., Platt, S.G. & Moll, E.O. 2019. Batagur affinis (errata version published in 2019). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2019: e.T170501A152041284. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-1.RLTS.T170501A152041284.en. Downloaded on 25 January 2021.
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