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Geoemydinae
The Geoemydinae are a subfamily of turtles consisting of 60 subspecies and 76 taxa. These genera are placed here: * ''Batagur'' (six species, including part of Kachuga) * ''Chinemys'' (three species) (sometimes included in ''Mauremys'') * '' Cuora'' (10-11 species) (including ''Cistoclemmys'') * ''Cyclemys'' (seven species) * ''Geoemyda'' (two species) * '' Hardella'' (monotypic) * ''Heosemys'' (formerly in ''Geoemyda'') * '' Hieremys'' (formerly in ''Geoemyda'', often included in ''Heosemys'') * ''Leucocephalon'' (monotypic) (formerly in ''Geoemyda'' and ''Heosemys'') * ''Malayemys'' (two species) * ''Mauremys'' (including ''Annamemys'', ''Cathaiemys'' and ''Emmenia'') * ''Melanochelys'' * ''Morenia'' (two species) * ''Notochelys'' * ''Ocadia'' (monotypic), historic genera included in ''Mauremys'' * ''Orlitia'' (monotypic) * ''Pangshura'' (four species) * ''Pyxidea'' (monotypic) (often included in ''Cuora'') * ''Sacalia'' (two species) * ''Siebenrockiella'' (two species) (forme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geoemydidae
The Geoemydidae (formerly known as Bataguridae) are one of the largest and most diverse families in the order Testudines (turtles), with about 70 species. The family includes the Eurasian pond and river turtles and Neotropical wood turtles. Members of this family are commonly called Leaf turtle. Characteristics Geoemydidae are turtles of various sizes (from about in length) with often a high degree of sexual dimorphism. They usually have webbed toes, and their pelvic girdles articulate with their plastrons flexibly. Their necks are drawn back vertically. Their carapaces have 24 marginal scutes. The plastron is composed of 12 scutes and has no mesoplastron; the pectoral and abdominal scutes contact the marginal scutes. Some other features include a single articulation between the fifth and sixth cervical vertebrae, the lack of a hyomandibular branch of the facial nerve, and an epipterygoid bone in the skull. Ecology Geoemydidae live in tropics and subtropics of Asia, Europe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vijayachelys
__NOTOC__ The Cochin forest cane turtle (''Vijayachelys silvatica''), also known as Kavalai forest turtle, forest cane turtle or simply cane turtle, is a rare turtle from the Western Ghats of India. Described in 1912, its type locality is given as "Near Kavalai in the Cochin State Forests, inhabiting dense forest, at an elevation of about 1500 feet above sea level".Henderson (1912) Only two specimens were found at that time, and no scientist saw this turtle in the next 70 years. It was finally rediscovered in 1982, and since then a number of specimens have been found and some studies have been conducted about its affiliation and habits.Praschag et al. (2006) Like its relatives, it belongs to the subfamily Geoemydinae of the family Geoemydidae, formerly known as Bataguridae. It was once placed in the genus ''Geoemyda'' and subsequently moved to ''Heosemys''. But as it seems, the Cochin forest cane turtle forms a quite distinct lineage closely related to ''Melanochelys''. Thus, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cyclemys
''Cyclemys'' is a genus of freshwater turtles, commonly referred to as Asian leaf turtles, from the family Geoemydidae. The genus occurs throughout Southeast and South Asia, and currently contains seven species. Asian leaf turtles average in length. They are mostly brown to greenish in color, with round to rectangular shells. Their carapaces bear a superficial resemblance to plant leaves, hence their common name. They can be found around shallow, slow-moving bodies of water in hilly forests. Adults are primarily terrestrial, though juveniles are more aquatic. Taxonomy and nomenclature ''Cyclemys'' turtles belong to the family Geoemydidae under the subfamily Geoemydinae. They were first described in 1834 by English zoologist Thomas Bell in his work ''A Monograph of the Testudinata''. ''Cyclemys'' and closely related genera ('' Cuora'', ''Pyxidea'', and ''Notochelys'') are believed to have diverged from a common ''Heosemys''-like ancestor. ''Cyclemys'' taxonomy and phylo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malayemys
''Malayemys'' is a genus of turtles in the family Geoemydidae. It was considered monotypic until 2005 It is found in several countries of Southeast Asia. Taxonomy The genus description is attributed to Wassili Adolfovitch Lindholm in 1931. ''Damonia'' was used by John Edward Gray John Edward Gray, FRS (12 February 1800 – 7 March 1875) was a British zoologist. He was the elder brother of zoologist George Robert Gray and son of the pharmacologist and botanist Samuel Frederick Gray (1766–1828). The same is used for ... in 1869, but is considered a junior homonym. It was considered monotypic until 2004. As of 2016, the genus consists of three species: '' Malayemys macrocephala'', '' Malayemys subtrijuga'' and '' Malayemys khoratensis''. The name ''Malayemys isan'' has been demonstrated to have not been published until after the name ''M. khoratensis'' if it was published under the code at all. The genus consists of three species. *'' Malayemys macrocephala'' *'' Malay ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Siebenrockiella
''Siebenrockiella'' is a small genus of black marsh turtles. It used to be monotypic but now has two species with the addition of the Philippine forest turtle (moved from the genus ''Heosemys''). The genus was originally erected in 1869 by John Edward Gray under the name ''Bellia'', commemorating Thomas Bell, but this name is a junior homonym of '' Bellia'' Milne-Edwards, 1848, a crustacean genus. The replacement name, ''Siebenrockiella'', was published in 1929 by Wassili Adolfovitch Lindholm, and commemorates Friedrich Siebenrock. Species *''Siebenrockiella crassicollis'' (Gray, 1831) – black marsh turtle *''Siebenrockiella leytensis'' (Taylor, 1920) – Philippine forest turtle ''Siebenrockiella leytensis'' is a species of freshwater turtle endemic to the Philippines. It is classified as critically endangered. It is known as the Philippine forest turtle, the Philippine pond turtle, the Palawan turtle, or the Leyte po ... References External links Images at Chelonia.o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sacalia
''Sacalia'' is a genus of turtles in the family Geoemydidae (formerly called Bataguridae). The genus was erected by John Edward Gray in 1870. The Sacalia is native to Southereastern China, Laos, and Vietnam. It was declared an endangered species of turtle by the IUCN Red List due to its illegal trade. The sacalia has a carapace of dark-brown color that permits it to camouflage to its habitat. They are believed to select the area of a river that better matches their color. Species Two species are recognized. * ''Sacalia bealei'', Beale's eyed turtle or Beale's four-eyed turtle * ''Sacalia quadriocellata'', four-eyed turtle Hybridization What was described as a new species, ''Sacalia pseudocellata'', Chinese false-eyed turtle, is actually a hybrid of a male ''Cuora trifasciata __NOTOC__ The golden coin turtle or Chinese three-striped box turtle (''Cuora trifasciata'') is a species of turtle endemic to southern China. Distribution The species is distributed in China, but only o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pyxidea
The keeled box turtle (''Cuora mouhotii''; syn. ''Pyxidea mouhotii'') is a species of turtle in the family Geoemydidae. The species is endemic to Asia. Geographic range ''C. mouhotii'' occurs in Burma, China, India, Laos, and Vietnam,Asian Turtle Trade Working Group (2000)"''Cuora mouhotii'' ". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2013.1. Downloaded on 20 October 2013. and also in Bhutan and Thailand.''Cuora mouhotii''. The Reptile Database. Common names Other common names for ''C. mouhotii'' include keel-backed terrapin, jagged-shelled turtle, and Mouhot's turtle.Etymology The specific name, ''mouhotii'', is in h ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pangshura
''Pangshura'' is a genus of geoemydid turtles endemic to South Asia. Its member species were formerly in the obsolete genus ''Kachuga''. A fifth member, ''Pangshura tatrotia'', was described in 2010, but it is only known from Pliocene fossils. 2 to 4 black blotches on each shield, which form a symmetrical pattern but one of each gular, anal, axillary and inguinal shields. Carapace olive green with small black spots, an orange or red band present on first three vertebral shields (Smith, 1931: Sharma, 1998). Habits and habitats: The species inhabits freshwater bodies with plenty of aquatic vegetation. Though entirely aquatic, the turtle is a poor swimmer. Usually few individuals are seen basking on logs on the standing water. Herbivorous, feeds chiefly on aquatic vegetation. The turtle has a peculiar defensive habit of retracting the head and forelimbs, everting the hindlimbs and pushing the shell forward till suitable shelter is reached. (Sharma, 1998: Das, 2002). Not much is kno ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orlitia
The Malaysian giant turtle or Bornean river turtle (''Orlitia borneensis'') is a species of turtle in the family Bataguridae. It is monotypic within the genus ''Orlitia''. It is found in Indonesia and Malaysia. This species is the largest freshwater turtle in Southeast Asia, reaching a maximum length of 80 cm (31 inches) and a maximum weight of up to 50 kg (110 pounds). It inhabits large lakes, swamps, and slow-flowing rivers. This mainly piscivorous (fish-eating) species has a dark brown or black carapace which is smooth and oval in shape and a pale yellowish-brown to off-white plastron. The head is powerful, with strong jaws and a slightly projecting snout, and the heads of adults are uniformly colored dark brown to black whereas juveniles are dark mottled with a pale line extending from the mouth to the back of the head. It occasionally takes fallen fruit and may consume and other available vertebrate. This species is exported in huge amounts from Indonesia for its highly pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Notochelys
The Malayan flat-shelled turtle (''Notochelys platynota'') is a species of turtle found in Southeast Asia. Distribution Myanmar, Thailand Thailand ( ), historically known as Siam () and officially the Kingdom of Thailand, is a country in Southeast Asia, located at the centre of the Indochinese Peninsula, spanning , with a population of almost 70 million. The country is bo ..., Cambodia, West Malaysia, Indonesia (Sumatra, Java, Borneo, Bangka), Vietnam, Singapore. Type locality: "in India Orientali", later restricted to "Sumatra; Singapore" by Gray (1863:177). References * Buskirk, James 1997 The Malayan Flat-Shelled Turtle Notochelys platynota Vivarium 9 (1): 6–9;15 * Gray, J.E. 1834 Characters of several new species of freshwater tortoises (Emys) from India and China. Proc. Zool. Soc. London 2: 53-55 * Gray, J.E. 1863 Observations on the box tortoises, with the descriptions of three new Asiatic species. Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London 1863: 173-17 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Morenia
''Morenia'' is a genus of turtles in the family Geoemydidae found in India, Bangladesh, and Burma. It contains only these species: * (''M. ocellata'') * Indian eyed turtle
The Indian eyed turtle (''Morenia petersi'') is a species of turtle in the family Geoemydidae. The species is endemic to South Asia.
Geographic range
''M. petersi'' is found in northeastern India (as far west as Bihar) and in Bangladesh.
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Melanochelys
''Melanochelys'' is a genus of turtles in the family Geoemydidae. Members are found in India, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal. Species ''Melanochelys'' contains only two species: * Indian black turtle (''Melanochelys trijuga'') * Tricarinate hill turtle The tricarinate hill turtle or three-keeled land turtle (''Melanochelys tricarinata'') is a species of turtle found in northeastern India, Bangladesh, and Nepal Nepal (; ne, नेपाल ), formerly the Federal Democratic Republic of ... (''Melanochelys tricarinata'') References ;Bibliography * Turtle genera Taxa named by John Edward Gray {{Turtle-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
