ARKive - Striped narrow-headed softshell turtle - Chitra chitra- species related by location

Species that have a similar geographic range to the Striped narrow-headed softshell turtle (Chitra chitra)

Dark red meranti (Shorea singkawang)
Information on the dark red meranti is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 6 Images 0 videos
Sunda pangolin (Manis javanica)
Information on the Sunda pangolin is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 16 Images 0 videos
Hairy-nosed otter (Lutra sumatrana)
Perhaps the world’s rarest otter, the hairy-nosed otter is a little-known, enigmatic species endemic to Southeast Asia. The most distinctive... More 8 Images 2 Videos
Asian tapir (Tapirus indicus)
Its unmistakable two-tone pattern distinguishes the Asian tapir, the only Old World tapir, from the other three tapir species of Central and... More 13 Images 0 videos
Sumatran rhinoceros (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis)
This prehistoric-looking, armour-plated giant is the most endangered of all five rhinoceros species. Despite being the smallest of all the... More 37 Images 9 Videos
Lesser false vampire bat (Megaderma spasma)
The lesser false vampire bat is one of only two species belonging to the genus Megaderma (Megaderma spasma and Megaderma lyra)... More 10 Images 0 videos
Cactus coral (Pavona decussata)
Information on the cactus coral is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Black rat (Rattus rattus)
Also known as the ship rat, the black rat (Rattus rattus) was introduced to Britain with the Romans. Generally smaller than the brown rat (... More 7 Images 1 Video
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
Starry cup coral (Acanthastrea hillae)
Usually forming colonies that are relatively small, but which can sometimes grow to over 1.5 metres across, Acanthastrea hillae is quite a... More 1 Image 0 videos
Greater slow loris (Nycticebus coucang)
The greater slow loris (Nycticebus coucang) is a nocturnal and strictly arboreal primate. This species has a rounded head with a short snout... More 15 Images 1 Video
Pygmy devilray (Mobula eregoodootenkee)
In many ways, the pygmy devilray resembles its larger and more iconic relative, the manta ray. Large pectoral fins, fused to the sides of... More 3 Images 2 Videos
Southeast Asian soft terrapin (Amyda cartilaginea)
The Southeast Asian soft terrapin is a somewhat unusual turtle, with a long, tubular snout, paddle-like limbs, and a shell covered with... More 4 Images 0 videos
Pale giant squirrel (Ratufa affinis)
Information on the pale giant squirrel is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Dipterocarpus (Dipterocarpus hasseltii)
Information on Dipterocarpus hasseltii is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Large flying fox (Pteropus vampyrus)
The large flying fox (Pteropus vampyrus), so named because of its fox-like facial features, is one of the largest bats in the world. The... More 13 Images 5 Videos
Cynarina (Cynarina lacrymalis)
With its cylindrical-shaped, thick, fleshy polyp and radiating tentacles, the distinctive Cynarina lacrymalis is a highly conspicuous coral... More 6 Images 0 videos
Papillose woolly bat (Kerivoula papillosa)
This feisty species has relatively broad wings compared to many other similar-sized bats, a trait that allows it to be highly manoeuvrable... More 5 Images 0 videos
Starry cup coral (Acanthastrea rotundoflora)
Information on Acanthastrea rotundoflora is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 7 Images 0 videos
Pale-thighed langur (Presbytis siamensis)
Information on the pale-thighed langur is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 6 Images 0 videos
Brownbanded bamboo shark (Chiloscyllium punctatum)
The brownbanded bamboo shark is an extremely hardy species, with a slender body and a thick, elongate tail. While the adults are light brown... More 8 Images 3 Videos
Redmouth grouper (Aethaloperca rogaa)
The redmouth grouper is a robust, reef fish with a deep, compressed body. It is generally dark brown to black in colour, occasionally with... More 9 Images 1 Video
Ocellated coral (Cyphastrea ocellina)
Information on the ocellated coral is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 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
Mangifera (Mangifera macrocarpa)
Information on Mangifera macrocarpa is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Trefoil horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus trifoliatus)
This striking and charismatic bat is identifiable by its yellow noseleaf and long, soft, fluffy, greyish-brown fur. The elbows, knees and... More 8 Images 0 videos
Bicoloured leaf-nosed bat (Hipposideros bicolor)
The bicoloured leaf-nosed bat can be a vivid orange colour as a result of the bleaching fumes that collect in a cave atmosphere, whereas... More 3 Images 0 videos
Peat swamp frog (Limnonectes malesianus)
Information on the peat swamp frog is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Lign-aloes (Aquilaria malaccensis)
Information on the lign-aloes is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More 3 Images 0 videos
Staghorn coral (Astreopora expansa)
One of the most distinctive species in its genus, the variably brown, pink or dark green colonies of Astreopora expansa take the form of... More 2 Images 0 videos

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