SUMMARY AND PERSPECTIVES OF THE SYMPOSIUM ON TURTLES AND TORTOISES OF MEXICO AT THE XVI NATIONAL HERPETOLOGY MEETING IN ENSENADA, BAJA CALIFORNIA

Abstract

During the XVI Mexican Herpetology Congress, the symposium "Studies on Turtles and Tortoises of Mexico" was organized, featuring seven presentations, each dedicated to a different species. These presentations covered various aspects of the biology and conservation of this group. The research findings hold significant value for the management and conservation of turtles and tortoises in Mexico, offering insights into their ecology, threats, and future prospects. This paper provides a summary of the key findings and conclusions from the symposium, emphasizing the importance of these studies and the need for future research in the field of turtle/tortoise conservation in the country.