‘Freshwater turtle’ – Search results for reptiles
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Cat Island freshwater turtle (Trachemys terrapen)
Information on the Cat Island freshwater turtle is currently being researched and written and will…
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Painted turtle (Chrysemys picta)
A small, attractive reptile, the painted turtle (Chrysemys picta) has a smooth, olive to black upper…
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Four-eyed turtle (Sacalia quadriocellata)
The four-eyed turtle is a threatened , little-known reptile, named for the striking circular shapes…
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Pan's box turtle (Cuora pani)
Pan's box turtle is a freshwater Asian turtle. It was first described in 1984 , and has a brownish…
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Malaysian giant turtle (Orlitia borneensis)
The endangered Malaysian giant turtle (Orlitia borneensis) is the largest freshwater turtle in…
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Indochinese box turtle (Cuora galbinifrons)
The Indochinese box turtle is a strikingly mottled freshwater turtle. The high-domed carapace has…
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Alligator snapping turtle (Macrochelys temminckii)
One of the largest freshwater turtles in the world, the alligator snapping turtle (Macrochelys…
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Euphrates softshell turtle (Rafetus euphraticus)
The Euphrates softshell turtle (Rafetus euphraticus) is one of the least known species of the…
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Indian black turtle (Melanochelys trijuga)
The Indian black turtle is a medium-sized freshwater turtle from South Asia . Despite its common…
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Pig-nosed turtle (Carettochelys insculpta)
The pig-nosed turtle is the sole surviving member of an ancient and once widespread family , and…
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Crowned river turtle (Hardella thurjii)
The crowned river turtle is a large freshwater reptile, with a dark grey, brown or black upper shell…
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Black pond turtle (Geoclemys hamiltonii)
With its polka dot skin and prominently patterned shell, the black pond turtle has an incredibly…
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Philippine pond turtle (Siebenrockiella leytensis)
Known from just a few specimens, the Philippine pond turtle is one of the rarest and least known…
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European pond turtle (Emys orbicularis)
The olive, brown or black European pond turtle (Emys orbicularis) is one of the few freshwater…
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Annam leaf turtle (Mauremys annamensis)
Until recently, the Annam leaf turtle (Mauremys annamensis) had not been documented in the wild for…
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Pantanal swamp turtle (Acanthochelys macrocephala)
Discovered as recently as 1984, the Pantanal swamp turtle is the largest turtle species of its genus…
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Black marsh turtle (Siebenrockiella crassicollis)
Also known as the ‘smiling terrapin’ due to its upwardly curved jaw line , the black marsh turtle is…
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Western swamp turtle (Pseudemydura umbrina)
This small freshwater turtle is the most endangered Australian reptile . The flattened carapace…
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Big-headed turtle (Platysternon megacephalum)
The most distinctive feature of the aptly named big-headed turtle (Platysternon megacephalum) is its…
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Common snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina)
A large, heavy-bodied reptile , the common snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina) has a well-earned…
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Flattened musk turtle (Sternotherus depressus)
As its common name suggests, this small freshwater turtle has a distinctly flattened top shell…
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Central American snapping turtle (Chelydra rossignoni)
A large freshwater turtle, the Central American snapping turtle earns its common name from its…
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Chinese stripe-necked turtle (Mauremys sinensis)
This especially striking freshwater turtle can be distinguished by the fine yellow and black lines…
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Malayan snail-eating turtle (Malayemys subtrijuga)
Another victim of Asia’s insatiable demand for freshwater turtles , the Malayan snail-eating turtle…
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Reimann’s snake-necked turtle (Chelodina reimanni)
Due to its preference for remote rivers, Reimann’s snake-necked turtle was only first described in…
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Giant Asian pond turtle (Heosemys grandis)
The giant Asian pond turtle is one of the largest hard-shelled, semi-aquatic Asian turtles. The…
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Yellow-blotched map turtle (Graptemys flavimaculata)
The yellow-blotched map turtle (Graptemys flavimaculata) is sometimes referred to as the…
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Madagascar big-headed turtle (Erymnochelys madagascariensis)
Tortoises and turtles are among the oldest of all living reptiles having appeared about 250 million…
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Narrow-breasted snake-necked turtle (Chelodina oblonga)
A peculiar reptile, the narrow-breasted snake-necked turtle (Chelodina oblonga) has a remarkably…
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Black-breasted leaf turtle (Geoemyda spengleri)
This small turtle is easily recognised by its flattened carapace that is distinctively serrated at…
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Ganges soft-shelled turtle (Nilssonia gangetica)
With its prominent, tube-like snout and incredibly flattened shell, the Ganges soft-shelled turtle…
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Asian giant softshell turtle (Pelochelys bibroni)
Softshells (Trionychidae) are unusual-looking, flattened turtles, with long, protruding snouts and a…
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Striped narrow-headed softshell turtle (Chitra chitra)
The magnificent striped narrow-headed softshell turtle (Chitra chitra) is one of the largest…
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Brazilian snake-necked turtle (Hydromedusa maximiliani)
The Brazilian snake-necked turtle (Hydromedusa maximiliani) is among the smallest of the Brazilian…
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Asian yellow pond turtle (Mauremys mutica)
As its name suggests, the Asian yellow pond turtle (Mauremys mutica) can be distinguished by its…
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Yellow-bellied slider turtle (Trachemys scripta)
The distinctive markings of the yellow-bellied slider turtle (Trachemys scripta) make it very…
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Chinese three-striped box turtle (Cuora trifasciata)
The contrasting bright colour pattern of the Chinese three-striped box turtle makes it one of the…
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Six-tubercled river turtle (Podocnemis sextuberculata)
The six-tubercled river turtle is named for the six pairs of prominent, swollen lumps that are found…
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Frog-faced softshell turtle (Pelochelys cantorii)
With its broad head, short snout and ‘frog-like’ facial features to which it owes its name, the…
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Yellow-headed sideneck turtle (Podocnemis unifilis)
The yellow-headed sideneck turtle (Podocnemis unifilis) gets its name from yellow spots on the olive…
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Giant South American turtle (Podocnemis expansa)
The giant South American turtle (Podocnemis expansa) is the largest river turtle in South America…
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Wattle-necked softshell turtle (Palea steindachneri)
This small, peculiar-looking turtle belongs to the family Trionychidae, the softshell turtles; a…
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Malayan flat-shelled turtle (Notochelys platynota)
Named for its distinctively flattened upper shell (the carapace), the Malayan flat-shelled turtle is…
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Southeast Asian soft terrapin (Amyda cartilaginea)
The Southeast Asian soft terrapin is a somewhat unusual turtle, with a long, tubular snout…
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Batagur (Batagur baska)
The batagur is one of Asia's largest freshwater turtles; individuals can reach up to 60 cm in length…
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Galapagos giant tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra)
The enormous Galapagos giant tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra) was once so numerous that Spanish…
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Cuban crocodile (Crocodylus rhombifer)
The Cuban crocodile is one of the most threatened New World crocodilians (a group that includes…
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American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus)
A fairly large crocodile species, the American crocodile has a stocky body with a long, powerful…
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Black caiman (Melanosuchus niger)
This impressive aquatic hunter is the largest of all alligator species, with reports of individuals…
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Belize crocodile (Crocodylus moreletii)
Like other crocodilians, the group of reptiles that inspire both fear and intrigue in people, the…
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American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis)
The largest reptile in North America, the iconic American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) is…
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Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus)
One of the largest of all crocodilians , the Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) is a supremely…
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Bar-bellied sea snake (Hydrophis elegans)
The longest of all sea snake species , the bar-bellied sea snake (Hydrophis elegans) can grow to an…