The black softshell turtle was a species found in the freshwaters of india. this species can now survive only in a manmade pond. according to the red list of theeatned species, the black softsheel turtle will be classified inder which level?

a. critically endangered

b. endangered

c. extinct in the wild

d. extinct

e. vulnerable

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Biology

Cadence Vega

14 May, 16:03

The black softshell turtle was a species found in the freshwaters of india. this species can now survive only in a manmade pond. according to the red list of theeatned species, the black softsheel turtle will be classified inder which level?

a. critically endangered

b. endangered

c. extinct in the wild

d. extinct

e. vulnerable

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Answers (2)

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Alyssa Travis · Answer 1

A Critically endangered

Diamond Gilbert · Answer 2

The correct answer is option A. critically endangered.

Explanation:

The black softshell turtle is a freshwater turtle found in Assam, India. These are on the urge of extinction. They are handfull of these turtles are present but according to the red list of threatened species, they can survive only in man-made ponds.

They were classified by IUCN as extinct in back 2002 but since then handfull of them are discovered so placed under in critically endangered species.

Thus, the correct answer is option A. critically endangered.