Subfamily Geoemydinae Higher classification Geoemyda Order Turtle | Subphylum Vertebrata Genus Geoemyda Phylum Chordata Rank Species | |
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Similar Geoemyda, Turtle, Asian leaf turtle, Reptile, Asian box turtle | ||
Rare hatchling turtle update
The black-breasted leaf turtle (Geoemyda spengleri ), also commonly called the Vietnamese leaf turtle or the black-breasted hill turtle, is a species of turtle in the family Geoemydidae (formerly called Bataguridae). The species is endemic to Southeast Asia.
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- Rare hatchling turtle update
- Black breasted leaf turtle snacks on hibiscus
- Geographic range
- Etymology
- Domestic pet
- References
Black breasted leaf turtle snacks on hibiscus
Geographic range
G. spengleri found in China and Vietnam, and it has been recently discovered in Laos, too.
Etymology
The specific name, spengleri, is in honor of Danish naturalist Lorenz Spengler.
Domestic pet
G. spengleri is sometimes kept as a pet. This species of turtle has a pronounced hook on its upper jaw, which it uses in climbing. Pet owners of this turtle should take care not to trim the hook.
References
Black-breasted leaf turtle Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA