Order Testudines Higher classification Cyclemys | Phylum Chordata Scientific name Cyclemys dentata Rank Species | |
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Similar Turtle, Cyclemys, Black‑breasted leaf turtle, Reptile, Geoemyda | ||
Asian leaf turtle cyclemys sp thailand 20150928 172631 m2ts
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.
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- Asian leaf turtle cyclemys sp thailand 20150928 172631 m2ts
- Asian leaf turtle cyclemys sp thailand 20150928 174022 m2ts
- Feeding
- Behavior
- Size
- Distribution
- References
Asian leaf turtle cyclemys sp thailand 20150928 174022 m2ts
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, Bangladesh, Myanmar (Burma), Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, West Malaysia, Indonesia (Sumatra, Java, Borneo, Bali), Philippines (Palawan: Calamian Islands etc.), and China.
References
Asian leaf turtle Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA