Species of Sea Turtles
 
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Conservation Status

Nile soft-shelled (Trionyx triunguis) is not listed under the International Conservation Union (IUCN) 'Red List of Threatened Species'.
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Threats

Threats to nile-soft shelled turtles vary from one region to another but include:


   
Loss of habitat due to coastal development, including tourism and in dustrialisation
 
Accidental capture by fishing activities (e.g. trawling)
Pollution due to industrial waste, marine debris, tar etc.
Collision with motorboats
Animal predation
   

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