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List Of Endangered Reptiles
As of September 2016, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) lists 382 endangered reptile species. 7.4% of all evaluated reptile species are listed as endangered. The IUCN also lists nine reptile subspecies as endangered. Of the subpopulations of reptiles evaluated by the IUCN, one species subpopulation has been assessed as endangered. For a species to be considered endangered by the IUCN it must meet certain quantitative criteria which are designed to classify taxa facing "a very high risk of exintction". An even higher risk is faced by ''critically endangered'' species, which meet the quantitative criteria for endangered species. Critically endangered reptiles are listed separately. There are 578 reptile species which are endangered or critically endangered. Additionally 910 reptile species (18% of those evaluated) are listed as ''data deficient'', meaning there is insufficient information for a full assessment of conservation status. As these species t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beastie Bot
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Indotestudo Forstenii
Sulawesi tortoise or Forsten's tortoise (''Indotestudo forstenii'') is a species of tortoise in the family Testudinidae. Is native to sulawesi island, indonesia. Forsten's tortoise is one of three tortoise species placed in the genus ''Indotestudo'', the others being the elongated tortoise (''I. elongata''), and the Travancore tortoise (''I. travancorica''). Etymology The specific name, ''forstenii'', is in honor of Dutch botanist Eltio Alegondas Forsten. Geographic range ''Indotestudo forsteni'' can be found on Sulawesi Island of Indonesia, and its nearby islands such as Halmahera island. In Sulawesi, it is found in the central and northern parts of the island. In North Sulawesi, it is found in Mount Boliahutu and around Buol, while in Central Sulawesi, it is found in Santigi, Morowali Reserve, Palu Valley, Kulawi Valley, Bora Village near Gimpu, and along the western border of Lore Lindu National Park. Taxonomy ''Indotestudo travancorica'', found in the Western G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mauremys Nigricans
The red-necked pond turtle (''Mauremys nigricans'') is a species of turtles in the family Geoemydidae endemic to China. It is most likely restricted to Guangxi and Guangdong provinces, although pre-historic skull remains have been found in northern Vietnam and Hainan. Other common names include Kwangtung river turtle and black-necked pond turtle. Anatomy and morphology A megacephalic form of the red-necked pond turtle exists, commonly called 'dumb-head'. This form is rarer than the smaller headed individuals. This species has strong sexual dimorphism Sexual dimorphism is the condition where the sexes of the same animal and/or plant species exhibit different morphological characteristics, particularly characteristics not directly involved in reproduction. The condition occurs in most an ... with a significant size difference between males and females. The largest recorded male's carapace measured 185mm (7.2 in) in length whereas females with a size up to 298 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mauremys Mutica
The yellow pond turtle (''Mauremys mutica''), is a medium-sized (to 19.5 cm), semiaquatic turtle in the family Geoemydidae. This species has a characteristic broad yellow stripe extending behind the eye and down the neck; the carapace ranges in color from grayish brown to brown, and the plastron is yellow or orange with black blotches along the outer edges. It is native to East Asia, ranging from central Vietnam and Laos, north through the coastal provinces of south and central China, with insular populations known from Taiwan, Hainan and the Ryukyu Islands. Although populations in the southern Ryukyus are thought to be native, populations in the northern and central Ryukyus, as well as central Japan, are believed to have been introduced as a result of imports from Taiwan. This species inhabits ponds, creeks, swamps, marshes, and other bodies of shallow, slow-moving water. It is omnivorous, feeding on insects, fish, tadpoles, and vegetable matter such as leaves and seeds. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heosemys Spinosa
The spiny turtle (''Heosemys spinosa'') is a South-East Asian turtle species. It inhabits lowland and hill rainforest, usually in the vicinity of small streams, mainly in hill areas up to 900 m above sea level. Description The origin of its common and specific name is immediately apparent from the sharp, pointed, spiky-edged carapace, and spiny keel, of this unique turtle, also known as the 'cog-wheel turtle'. Distribution The spiny turtle is known from Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, and 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 .... Reproduction Mating behaviour appears to be triggered by rain; in captivity, spraying males with water results in them chasing females and attempting to mount. Nothing is known of nesting behaviour ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heosemys Annandalii
The yellow-headed temple turtle (''Heosemys annandalii'') is a large species of turtle in the family Geoemydidae. The species is native to Southeast Asia. Etymology The common name, "yellow-headed temple turtle", is derived from the fact that it is often found near Buddhist temples within its range. The specific name, ''annandalii'', is in honor of Scottish herpetologist Nelson Annandale. Description ''H. annandalii'' may grow to over 20 in (51 cm) in straight carapace length. Behavior ''H. annandalii'' is aquatic, and is generally herbivorous. Conservation status The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) suspended trade of yellow-headed temple turtles in July 2012. Geographic range ''H. annandalii'' is found in Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and possibly Myanmar. Habitat The preferred natural habitats of ''H. annandalii'' are wet forests and freshwater wetlands. Captivity ''H. annandalii'' may live i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geoemyda Spengleri
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. Geographic range ''G. spengleri'' is found in the wild in China, Vietnam and Laos. Etymology The specific name, ''spengleri'', is in honor of Danish naturalist Lorenz Spengler Lorenz Spengler (22 September 1720 – 20 December 1807) was a Danish turner and naturalist. Born in Schaffhausen, Switzerland he arrived at Copenhagen in 1743 and became a tutor to Christian VI of Denmark and later Frederick V of Denmark in the ....Beolens, Bo; Watkins, Michael; Grayson, Michael (2011). ''The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles''. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. xiii + 296 pp. . (''Geoemyda spengleri'', p. 250). References Further reading *Wilke, Hartmut (1998). ''Tortoises and Box Turtles''. New York: Barron's Educati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geoemyda Japonica
The Ryukyu black-breasted leaf turtle or Ryukyu leaf turtle (''Geoemyda japonica'') is a species of turtles in the family Geoemydidae (formerly Bataguridae) endemic to the Ryukyu Islands in Japan. In 1975, the species was designated a National Natural Monument of Japan. It grows to about 5–6 inches long. In captivity, it feeds on worms, snails, insects, and fruit. Due to its rarity and very attractive appearance, this species is highly coveted by turtle collectors worldwide. At first it was considered a subspecies of ''Geoemyda spengleri'', and named ''Geoemyda spengleri japonica''. It was redescribed as a separate species and given its current binomial name in 1992. Hybrids between different genera of Geoemydidae are rather commonplace. This species is known to hybridize with ''Cuora flavomarginata'' males in captivity and in the wild.Buskirk ''et al.'' (2005). References * Listed as Endangered (EN A1ce, B1+2c) *Buskirk, James R.; Parham, James F. & Feldman, Chr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cuora Mouhotii
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 |
Cuora Flavomarginata
The Chinese box turtle (), also known as the yellow-margined box turtle, or golden-headed turtle, is a species of Asian box turtle. Taxonomically, it is called ''Cuora flavomarginata''. Anatomy ''C. flavomarginata'' has a highly domed shell, the carapace and plastron of which are a dark brown with a cream-yellow stripe on the vertebral keel. The edge of the plastron is lightly pigmented due to the marginal scutes' and plastral scutes' lighter pigmentation near their edges. The skin on the limbs is brown, while the top of the head is pale green. Each side of the head has a yellow line extending from behind the eye backward. The skin beneath the head and between the limbs is a lighter pinkish color. The name ''box turtle'' refers to ''C. flavomarginatas ability to bring the plastron to the edges of the carapace. This is enabled by a hinge on the plastron and ligaments connecting the carapace and plastron, which allows for limited movement. The forefeet have five claws, while th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Batagur Trivittata
The Burmese roofed turtle (''Batagur trivittata'') is one of six turtle species in the genus ''Batagur'' of the family Geoemydidae. It is a freshwater turtle endemic to Myanmar and was thought to be extinct until rediscovered in 2002. Less than individuals were known by 2018. The female Burmese roofed turtle grows significantly larger than the male; the male's usually green head transforms during the breeding season to a bright chartreuse-yellow with bold black markings. In 2007, an illegally traded individual was seen in Qingping market in Guangzhou, China. Conservation The Burmese roofed turtle is nationally protected and listed in CITES Appendix II. The captive population in five zoos comprised about 1,000 individuals as of 2018. Several hundred Burmese roofed turtles are kept in the Yadanabon Zoological Gardens in Mandalay and a turtle conservation center in Lawkananda Park, Bagan Bagan (, ; formerly Pagan) is an ancient city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Batagur Dhongoka
The three-striped roofed turtle (''Batagur dhongoka'') is a species of turtle in the family Geoemydidae. The species is endemic to South Asia. Geographic range The three-striped roofed turtle is found in Bangladesh, India (Assam, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal), and possibly in Nepal Nepal (; ne, नेपाल ), formerly the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal ( ne, सङ्घीय लोकतान्त्रिक गणतन्त्र नेपाल ), is a landlocked country in South Asia. It is mai .... References ;Bibliography * * Further reading * Gray JE (1835). ''Illustrations of Indian Zoology, Chiefly Selected from the Collection of Major-General Hardwicke. Vol. II.'' London (1833–1834): Adolphus Richter and Co. / Parbury, Allen and Co. 263 pp., 95 plates. (''Emys dhongoka'', new species, plate 60). External links * {{Taxonbar, from=Q306321 Reptiles of India Batagur Reptiles described in 1832 Taxa n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
