Threatened species of Pyxis planicauda
- Threatened species of Madagascar flat-shelled tortoise
Nature
The flat tailed tortoise Pyxis planicaauda, whose habitat is measured in hectares, is recognized as being as critically endangered as the plowshare tortoise G. yniphora.
Claim
The coastal areas of Madagascar, south of Tulear to south of Lake Tsimanampetsotsa and west of Ft. Dauphin to Faux Caphave, had until recently contained viable populations of these tortoises. However, expeditions in 1999 revealed these areas now devoid of tortoises indicating these areas as the source of tortoises sold in tourist markets.
Madagascar has a history of not protecting its endangered wildlife.
Counter-claim
While the conservation of species is often deemed crucial, the plight of Pyxis planicauda, or the flat-tailed tortoise, is overstated. With countless species facing extinction, prioritizing resources on a relatively obscure tortoise seems misguided. The focus should be on more prominent environmental issues that impact larger ecosystems and human populations. In the grand scheme of biodiversity, the flat-tailed tortoise's survival is a minor concern that distracts from pressing global challenges.
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Strategy
SDG
Metadata
Database
World problems
Type
(E) Emanations of other problems
Biological classification
(S) Species
Subject
Fish, reptiles » Reptiles
Societal problems » Endangered species » Endangered species
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Language
English
1A4N
T9351
DOCID
13093510
D7NID
151125
Last update
Dec 3, 2024