Species of Thailand
Asian leaf turtle
Cyclemys dentata
John Edward Gray, 1831
The Asian leaf turtle (Cyclemys dentata) is a species of turtle found in Southeast Asia. They are quite common in the pet trade; their carapaces resemble that of a Cuora amboinensis hybrid.
Feeding
It is an omnivorous species that will feed upon vegetation, fish, insects, worms, and carrion.
Behavior
The Asian leaf turtle will squirt its digestive system contents when it feels threatened.
Size
Asian leaf turtles can grow 6 to 9.5 inches (15 to 24 cm) long and 4.5 to 6.5 inches in width.
Distribution
The turtle can be found in North India, North-east India (Manipur), Bangladesh, Myanmar (Burma), Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, West Malaysia, Indonesia (Sumatra, Java, Borneo, Bali), Philippines (Palawan: Calamian Islands etc.), and China.
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Scientific classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Testudines
- Family
- Geoemydidae
- Genus
- Cyclemys
- Species
- Cyclemys dentata
Common names
- German: Dornrandschildkröte
- English:
- Asian eaf turtle
- Brown stream terrapin
Conservation status
(IUCN2.3)
- LR/nt -
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Range Map
- Hala-Bala Wildlife Sanctuary
- Narathiwat Province
- Phu Khiao Wildlife Sanctuary