Turtles in Malaysia: a review of conservation status and a call for research
Approximately 356 species of turtles inhabit saltwater and freshwater habitats globally, except in Antarctica. Twenty-four species of turtles have been reported in Malaysia, four of which are sea turtles. The state of Terengganu harbored the highest number of turtles, with 17 different reported s...
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MDPI AG
2022
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| Online Access: | http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/102519/ https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/17/2184 |
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| Summary: | Approximately 356 species of turtles inhabit saltwater and freshwater habitats globally,
except in Antarctica. Twenty-four species of turtles have been reported in Malaysia, four of which
are sea turtles. The state of Terengganu harbored the highest number of turtles, with 17 different
reported species. Based on the IUCN Red List, 29% of turtle species in Malaysia are critically
endangered. In comparison, another 25% are classified as endangered. Likewise, CITES reported
that 67% of Malaysia’s turtles are threatened, while 25% are classified as critically endangered. This
review discusses the checklists, molecular genetics work, conservation status, recent trends, and
recommendations for future research. Factors contributing to their population declines and current
endangered status are also discussed. |
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