Cuora

Description

Cuora species are characterized by a low- (e.g. Cuora pani) to high- (e.g. Cuora picturata) domedshell, which usually has three keels on the carapace. They are reddish, yellowish, brown, grey, and/or black in color. Some species have bright yellow, black, orange, or white stripes down the length of their keels. Their body color is highly variable and typically very bright. Most species show stripes of variable color down either side of their head that usually meet at the nose.