Painted terrapin  (Callagur borneoensis)

Description

The painted terrapin is an aquatic estuarine turtle and one of the most endangered river turtles in South East Asia (2). Adults show marked sexual dimorphism, with females being larger than males, and both sexes have webbed feet (4). Juveniles are grey all over whilst adults have a more grey/brown carapace (4). During the breeding season the head of the male turns white and a red stripe appears between his eyes (4), these colours have a 'painted' appearance, which explains the common name.

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