Cochin forest cane turtle (Vijayachelys silvatica)
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Facts – Cochin forest cane turtle
| Also known as: | Cane turtle, Kavalai forest turtle |
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| Synonyms: | Geoemyda silvatica, Heosemys silvatica |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Testudines |
| Family | Geoemydidae |
| Genus | Vijayachelys (1) |
Status – Cochin forest cane turtle
Classified as Endangered (EN) on the IUCN Red List (1).
Description – Cochin forest cane turtle
Information on the Cochin forest cane turtle (Vijayachelys silvatica) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.
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References
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IUCN Red List (February, 2010)
http://www.iucnredlist.org
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