Ecological Risk Screening Summary - Reeves’ Turtle (Mauremys reevesii) - Uncertain Risk

Reeves’ turtle (Mauremys reevesii) is a reptile native to China and the Korean peninsula. M. reevesii originally had a wide range but population levels have dropped due to overharvesting. M. reevesii is available via the pet and aquaculture trades globally. M. reevesii has been reported as introduced to the United States and is currently available from pet retailers. However, these introductions have not resulted in any established populations. Possession of M. reevesii is regulated in Hawaii, New Mexico, and Washington. This species has been introduced outside of its native range in eastern Asia and in Europe, with the introductions in eastern Asia resulting in established populations. Only information regarding the potential impacts, not observed impacts, of these introduced populations was found. The History of Invasiveness is classified as Data Deficient. The Overall Climate Match Category for M. reevesii to the contiguous United States was High. Most areas of high match could be found between either just east of the Rocky Mountains or along the southern Atlantic Coast and Florida. The Certainty of this Assessment is Low due to a lack of information regarding this species’ impacts in its introduced range. The Overall Risk Assessment Category for M. reevesii is Uncertain.