Chinese Box Turtle
Chinese box turtle is a semi-aquatic species of turtle found in China, Taiwan and Japan. The species is omnivorous. There are two recognized subspecies of this species.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Testudines |
| Suborder | Cryptodira |
| Superfamily | Testudinoidea |
| Family | Geoemydidae |
| Subfamily | Geoemydinae |
| Genus | Cuora |
| Scientific Name | Cuora flavomarginata |
| Other Names | Yellow-margined box turtle, Golden-headed turtle |
| Size | Around 19.5 cm |
| Weight | 647 – 977 g |
| Color | Vibrant yellow stripe against a dark brown outer shell ; scales on the outer shell may have deep reddish brown blotches; dark brown to black underside with a yellow border; head is gray with pink or yellow coloration appearing on the chin; a yellow stripe runs from the tip of the head to the neck; gray limbs with yellow coloration on the heels |
| Distribution | China, Taiwan, Japan |
| Habitat | Ponds, rice paddies, forests, grasslands |
| Diet | Variety of insects, worms, plants, fruit |
| Hibernation Fact | Undergoes hibernation |
| Predators | Eggs fall prey to snakes and cats |
| Breeding Season | April – July |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | 1 to 3 eggs |
| Incubation Period | 68 to 72 days |
| Reproductive Age | Male: Around 13 years of age Female: Around 14 years of age |
| Average Lifespan | 10 to 20 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Endangered |
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