Tough to know for sure. I've never been to Vietnam or Southern China. I CAN tell you that there hasn't been any field research done that I know of, for quite a while. It is believed that collection for the pet trade has really decimated populations, however. I do know that they are still showing up in many wildlife markets and pet shops.amazing baby turtle!!!!! how endangered are the species? how many do you think are still in the wild?
I really enjoy reading any material I can get my hands on, regarding my favorite species especially. I've written an article that is being published in the TTPG's Batagur Newsletter right now on this species. I can't wait to see it in print. And I can say that it would be a much better subject to write about if we did know more about their current situation in the wild.