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- Title
Turtles in Malaysia: A Review of Conservation Status and a Call for Research.
- Authors
Mohd Salleh, Mohd Hairul; Esa, Yuzine; Salleh, Sarahaizad Mohd; Mohd Sah, Shahrul Anuar
- Abstract
Simple Summary: Turtles are threatened all over the world. Malaysia has 24 species of turtles. This review focuses on current conservation status and some requirements for sustainability. We propose integrating concepts of ecology and molecular biology to provide almost comprehensive turtle reviews in Malaysia. 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.
- Subjects
MALAYSIA; TURTLES; INTERNATIONAL Union for Conservation of Nature &; Natural Resources; SEA turtles; FRESHWATER habitats; MOLECULAR genetics; TURTLE populations; SUSTAINABILITY; MOLECULAR biology
- Publication
Animals (2076-2615), 2022, Vol 12, Issue 17, p2184
- ISSN
2076-2615
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/ani12172184