Archiv/Abstracts 2010

Veröffentlicht: 25.07.2010

Schildkröten im Fokus, Bergheim 7 (3) 2010: 3–9

Biologie und Schutz der Arrau-Schienenschildkröte, Podocnemis expansa, in Venezuela

Biology and preservation of the Arrau Giant South American turtle, Podocnemis expansa, in Venezuela.

Rafael Antelo & Manuel Merchán, Madrid

Abstract

Podocnemis expansa is the largest Chelonia living at the South American continent. In this article I provide a detailed description of the habit and the species' natural history highlighting its status in Venezuela where the species is dramatically threatened. Regarding its protection, I discuss the international classification of IUCN (LR/cd) and CITES (II) and compare it with the results of Venezuelan research that index it as critically endangered (CR). To stop this tendency, the Venezuelan government launched a program including different measurements including protecting the Arrau turtle by law, declaring wildlife refuges, and head-starting efforts.

Key words

Testudines. Pleurodira, Podocnemididae, Podocnemis expansa, South America, Venezuela, conservation, head-starting, threat.

Authors

Rafael Antelo
Manuel Merchán
Asociación Chelonia
Aristóteles, 3
28027 Madrid
España




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