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Species that have a similar taxonomy to the South Asian box turtle (Cuora amboinensis)

Keeled box turtle (Cuora mouhotii)
This terrestrial Asian box turtle gets its name from the three large keels, or raised ridges, on its upper shell. Overall it is brownish in... More 5 Images 0 videos
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, fairly low-domed shell (carapace). As... More 2 Images 0 videos
Chinese three-striped box turtle (Cuora trifasciata)
The contrasting bright colour pattern of the Chinese three-striped box turtle makes it one of the most attractive of all turtles. The long... More 4 Images 0 videos
Indochinese box turtle (Cuora galbinifrons)
The Indochinese box turtle is a strikingly mottled freshwater turtle. The high-domed carapace has alternating areas of yellowish cream and... More 10 Images 0 videos
Mccord’s box turtle (Cuora mccordi)
Mccord’s box turtle is only known from Chinese markets, where it is becoming increasingly scarce, and may already be extinct in the wild... More 6 Images 0 videos
Yellow-margined box turtle (Cuora flavomarginata)
The yellow-margined box turtle (Cuora flavomarginata) is semi-aquatic, and gets its name from the distinct, vibrant yellow markings on the... More 5 Images 0 videos
Zhou's box turtle (Cuora zhoui)
Information on Zhou's box turtle is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Yellow-headed box turtle (Cuora aurocapitata)
Information on the yellow-headed box turtle (Cuora aurocapitata) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Black-breasted leaf turtle (Geoemyda spengleri)
This small turtle is easily recognised by its flattened carapace that is distinctively serrated at the front and back, and by the... More 10 Images 0 videos
Giant Asian pond turtle (Heosemys grandis)
The giant Asian pond turtle is one of the largest hard-shelled, semi-aquatic Asian turtles. The large carapace (upper shell) is brown to... More 3 Images 0 videos
Chinese stripe-necked turtle (Ocadia sinensis)
This especially striking freshwater turtle can be distinguished by the fine yellow and black lines that decorate the neck, for which this... More 9 Images 0 videos
Black marsh turtle (Siebenrockiella crassicollis)
Also known as the ‘smiling terrapin’ due to its upwardly curved jaw line, the black marsh turtle is a largely aquatic turtle that has... More 2 Images 0 videos
Four-eyed turtle (Sacalia quadriocellata)
The four-eyed turtle is a threatened, little-known reptile, named for the striking circular shapes on the top of the head that look like... More 2 Images 0 videos
Arakan forest turtle (Heosemys depressa)
The Arakan forest turtle was long thought to be extinct, having last been seen in 1908, until it was rediscovered in 1994 when a few... More 5 Images 0 videos
Batagur (Batagur baska)
The batagur is one of Asia's largest freshwater turtles; individuals can reach up to 60 cm in length. The shell (carapace) is brown and the... More 25 Images 2 Videos
Spiny turtle (Heosemys spinosa)
The origin of its common and specific name is immediately apparent from the sharp, pointed, spiky-edged carapace, and spiny keel, of this... More 6 Images 1 Video
Malayan snail-eating turtle (Malayemys subtrijuga)
Another victim of Asia’s insatiable demand for freshwater turtles, the Malayan snail-eating turtle has a brown to chestnut upper shell... More 1 Image 0 videos
Brazilian snake-necked turtle (Hydromedusa maximiliani)
Information on the Brazilian snake-necked turtle is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Burmese roofed turtle (Batagur trivittata)
Information on the Burmese roofed turtle is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More 6 Images 0 videos
Big bend slider (Trachemys gaigeae)
Information on the big bend slider is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
Frog-faced softshell turtle (Pelochelys cantorii)
With its broad head, short snout and ‘frog-like’ facial features to which it owes its name, the frog-faced softshell turtle (Pelochelys... More 4 Images 0 videos
Cochin forest cane turtle (Vijayachelys silvatica)
Information on the Cochin forest cane turtle (Vijayachelys silvatica) is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More 2 Images 0 videos
Assam roofed turtle (Pangshura sylhetensis)
Information on the Assam roofed turtle is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Three-keeled land tortoise (Melanochelys tricarinata)
Information on the three-keeled land tortoise is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Indian narrow-head softshell turtle (Chitra indica)
Information on the Indian narrow-headed softshell turtle is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More 2 Images 0 videos
Hispaniolan elegant slider (Trachemys decorata)
Information on the Hispaniolan elegant slider is currently being researched and wriiten and will appear here... More 1 Image 0 videos
Fitzroy River turtle (Rheodytes leukops)
Information on the Fitzroy River turtle is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More 1 Image 0 videos
Brown stream terrapin (Cyclemys dentata)
Information on the brown stream terrapin is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Malaysian giant turtle (Orlitia borneensis)
The endangered Malaysian giant turtle (Orlitia borneensis) is the largest freshwater turtle in Southeast Asia. Exploitation is rapidly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Alabama red-bellied turtle (Pseudemys alabamensis)
Information on the Alabama red-bellied turtle is currently being resarched and written and will appear here... More 9 Images 0 videos

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