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{{Short description|Species of turtle}} |
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{{About|the species|the genus collectively known as 'Asian leaf turtles'|Cyclemys}} |
{{About|the species|the genus collectively known as 'Asian leaf turtles'|Cyclemys}} |
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{{Taxobox |
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| status = LR/nt |
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| status_ref = <ref name=iucn>{{cite journal | author =Asian Turtle Trade Working Group | title = ''Cyclemys dentata'' | journal = [[IUCN Red List of Threatened Species]] | volume=2000 | page = e.T39551A10247518 | publisher = [[IUCN]] | year =2000 | doi=10.2305/IUCN.UK.2000.RLTS.T39551A10247518.en}}</ref> |
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| image = Cycle_denta_100207-0641_ipb.jpg |
| image = Cycle_denta_100207-0641_ipb.jpg |
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| status = NT |
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| phylum = [[Chordata]] |
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| status_ref = <ref name="iucn status 19 November 2021">{{cite iucn |author=As-singkily, M. |author2=Guntoro, J. |author3=Kusrini, M.D. |author4=Schoppe, S. |date=2021 |title=''Cyclemys dentata'' |volume=2021 |page=e.T195849722A2929066 |doi=10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-1.RLTS.T195849722A2929066.en}}</ref> |
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| classis = [[Reptilia]] |
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| status2 = CITES_A2 |
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| ordo = [[Testudines]] |
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| status2_system = CITES |
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| familia = [[Geoemydidae]] |
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| status2_ref = <ref name="CITES">{{Cite web|title=Appendices {{!}} CITES|url=https://cites.org/eng/app/appendices.php|access-date=2022-01-14|website=cites.org}}</ref> |
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| genus = |
| genus = Cyclemys |
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| species = '''''C. dentata''''' |
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| species = dentata |
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| authority = (Gray, 1831) |
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| range_map = Cyclemys dentata distribution map.png |
| range_map = Cyclemys dentata distribution map.png |
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| range_map_caption = ''Cyclemys dentata'' range map |
| range_map_caption = ''Cyclemys dentata'' range map |
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* ''Cyclemys dentata dentata'' <small>Bonin, Devaux & Dupré, 1996</small> |
* ''Cyclemys dentata dentata'' <small>Bonin, Devaux & Dupré, 1996</small> |
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* ''Cyclemys dentate'' <small>Zhou, 2006</small> ''(ex errore)'' |
* ''Cyclemys dentate'' <small>Zhou, 2006</small> ''(ex errore)'' |
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| synonyms_ref=<ref name="Fritz2007">{{Cite journal|journal=Vertebrate Zoology |title=Checklist of Chelonians of the World |year=2007 |author=Fritz Uwe |author2=Peter Havaš |volume=57 |issue=2 |pages=220 | |
| synonyms_ref = <ref name="Fritz2007">{{Cite journal|journal=Vertebrate Zoology |title=Checklist of Chelonians of the World |year=2007 |author=Fritz Uwe |author2=Peter Havaš |volume=57 |issue=2 |pages=220 |doi=10.3897/vz.57.e30895 |doi-access=free |issn=1864-5755 }}</ref> |
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The '''Asian leaf turtle''' (''Cyclemys dentata'') is a species of [[turtle]] found in [[Southeast Asia]]. They are quite common in the pet trade; their carapaces resemble that of a ''[[Cuora amboinensis]]'' hybrid. |
The '''Asian leaf turtle''' ('''''Cyclemys dentata''''') is a species of [[turtle]] found in [[Southeast Asia]]. They are quite common in the pet trade; their carapaces resemble that of a ''[[Cuora amboinensis]]'' hybrid. |
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== Feeding == |
== Feeding == |
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This species is omnivorous and feeds on vegetation and fruits, as well as mollusks, crustaceans, and fish. It is also known to be a scavenger and very often seen to take carrion. {{Citation needed|date=January 2022}} |
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It is an omnivorous species that will feed upon vegetation, fish, insects, worms, and carrion. |
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== Behavior == |
== Behavior == |
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The Asian leaf turtle is quite elusive and sighting is uncommon.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Asian Leaf Terrapin – Cyclemys dentata|url=https://www.ecologyasia.com/verts/turtles/asian-leaf-terrapin.htm|access-date=2022-01-14|website=ecologyasia.com}}</ref> It is not strong swimmer preferring instead to walk on the bottom of a body of water rather than swimming freely. According to Das, the adult spends its nights on land and moves to water during the day.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Cyclemys Care – The Leaf Turtles – Chris Tabaka and Darrell Senneke|url=http://www.chelonia.org/Articles/Cyclmeyscare.htm|access-date=2022-01-14|website=chelonia.org}}</ref> It will squirt its digestive system contents when it feels threatened.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Virata|first=John|date=2015-10-20|title=Philippine Authorities Arrest 3 For Possessing Threatened Turtles|url=https://reptilesmagazine.com/philippine-authorities-arrest-3-for-possessing-threatened-turtles/|access-date=2022-01-14|website=Reptiles Magazine|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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The Asian leaf turtle will squirt its digestive system contents when it feels threatened. |
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== Size == |
== Size == |
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Asian leaf turtles can grow 6 to 9.5 inches (15 to 24 cm) long and 4.5 to 6.5 inches in width. |
Asian leaf turtles can grow 6 to 9.5 inches (15 to 24 cm) long and 4.5 to 6.5 inches in width.{{Citation needed|date=January 2022}} |
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== Distribution == |
== Distribution == |
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The turtle can be found in North India, Bangladesh, Myanmar (Burma), Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, West Malaysia, Indonesia (Sumatra, Java, Borneo, Bali), Philippines (Palawan: Calamian Islands etc.), and China. |
The turtle can be found in North India, North-east India (Manipur), Bangladesh, Myanmar (Burma), Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, West Malaysia, Indonesia (Sumatra, Java, Borneo, Bali), Philippines (Palawan: Calamian Islands etc.), and China.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Cyclemys dentata|url=https://reptile-database.reptarium.cz/species.php?genus=Cyclemys&species=dentata|access-date=2022-01-14|website=The Reptile Database}}</ref> |
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This species is found up to 1,200 m of elevation, but the depth range is unknown.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Cyclemys dentata|url=https://www.mybis.gov.my/sp/9951|access-date=2022-01-14|website=Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS)|language=en}}</ref> |
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== References == |
== References == |
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{{Reflist}} |
{{Reflist}} |
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* {{cite journal |author1=Farkas B. |author2=Gyurján I. | year = 1998 | title = Geographic Distribution. ''Cyclemys dentata'' |
* {{cite journal |author1=Farkas B. |author2=Gyurján I. | year = 1998 | title = Geographic Distribution. ''Cyclemys dentata'' | journal = Herpetological Review | volume = 29 | issue = 1| page = 50 }} |
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* {{cite journal |author1=Fritz U. |author2=Gaulke M. |author3=Lehr E. | year = 1997 | title = Revision der südostasiatischen Dornschildkröten-Gattung Cyclemys Bell 1834, mit Beschreibung einer neuen Art |
* {{cite journal |author1=Fritz U. |author2=[[Maren Gaulke|Gaulke M.]] |author3=Lehr E. | year = 1997 | title = Revision der südostasiatischen Dornschildkröten-Gattung Cyclemys Bell 1834, mit Beschreibung einer neuen Art | journal = Salamandra | volume = 33 | issue = 3| pages = 183–212 }} |
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* {{cite journal | author = Gaulke Maren | year = 1995 | title = On the distribution of Emydid turtles and the Anuran genus Microhyla in the Philippines Asiatic |
* {{cite journal | author = Gaulke Maren | year = 1995 | title = On the distribution of Emydid turtles and the Anuran genus Microhyla in the Philippines Asiatic | journal = Herpetological Research | volume = 6 | pages = 49–52 | doi = 10.5962/bhl.part.7986 | doi-access = free }} |
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* {{cite journal |author1=Gaulke Maren |author2=Fritz Uwe | year = 1998 | title = Distribution patterns of batagurid turtles in the Philippines (Testudines: BataguridaCuora, Cyclemys, Heosemys) |
* {{cite journal |author1=Gaulke Maren |author2=Fritz Uwe | year = 1998 | title = Distribution patterns of batagurid turtles in the Philippines (Testudines: BataguridaCuora, Cyclemys, Heosemys) | journal = Herpetozoa | volume = 11 | issue = 1/2| pages = 3–12 }} |
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* Gray, J.E. 1857 Notice of some Indian tortoises (including the description of a new species presented to the British Museum by Professor Oldham). ''Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist.'' (2) 19: 342-344 |
* Gray, J.E. 1857 Notice of some Indian tortoises (including the description of a new species presented to the British Museum by Professor Oldham). ''Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist.'' (2) 19: 342-344 |
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* Gray, J.E. 1864 Observations on the box tortoises, with the description of three new Asiatic species. ''Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist.'' (3) 13: 105-111 |
* Gray, J.E. 1864 Observations on the box tortoises, with the description of three new Asiatic species. ''Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist.'' (3) 13: 105-111 |
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[[Category:Reptiles of India]] |
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[[Category:Turtles of Asia]] |
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[[Category:Cyclemys]] |
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Latest revision as of 03:32, 11 April 2024
Asian leaf turtle | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Testudines |
Suborder: | Cryptodira |
Superfamily: | Testudinoidea |
Family: | Geoemydidae |
Genus: | Cyclemys |
Species: | C. dentata
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Binomial name | |
Cyclemys dentata (Gray, 1831)
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Cyclemys dentata range map | |
Synonyms[3] | |
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The Asian leaf turtle (Cyclemys dentata) is a species of turtle found in Southeast Asia. They are quite common in the pet trade; their carapaces resemble that of a Cuora amboinensis hybrid.
Feeding
[edit]This species is omnivorous and feeds on vegetation and fruits, as well as mollusks, crustaceans, and fish. It is also known to be a scavenger and very often seen to take carrion. [citation needed]
Behavior
[edit]The Asian leaf turtle is quite elusive and sighting is uncommon.[4] It is not strong swimmer preferring instead to walk on the bottom of a body of water rather than swimming freely. According to Das, the adult spends its nights on land and moves to water during the day.[5] It will squirt its digestive system contents when it feels threatened.[6]
Size
[edit]Asian leaf turtles can grow 6 to 9.5 inches (15 to 24 cm) long and 4.5 to 6.5 inches in width.[citation needed]
Distribution
[edit]The turtle can be found in North India, North-east India (Manipur), Bangladesh, Myanmar (Burma), Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, West Malaysia, Indonesia (Sumatra, Java, Borneo, Bali), Philippines (Palawan: Calamian Islands etc.), and China.[7]
This species is found up to 1,200 m of elevation, but the depth range is unknown.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ As-singkily, M.; Guntoro, J.; Kusrini, M.D.; Schoppe, S. (2021). "Cyclemys dentata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T195849722A2929066. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-1.RLTS.T195849722A2929066.en.
- ^ "Appendices | CITES". cites.org. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
- ^ Fritz Uwe; Peter Havaš (2007). "Checklist of Chelonians of the World". Vertebrate Zoology. 57 (2): 220. doi:10.3897/vz.57.e30895. ISSN 1864-5755.
- ^ "Asian Leaf Terrapin – Cyclemys dentata". ecologyasia.com. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
- ^ "Cyclemys Care – The Leaf Turtles – Chris Tabaka and Darrell Senneke". chelonia.org. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
- ^ Virata, John (20 October 2015). "Philippine Authorities Arrest 3 For Possessing Threatened Turtles". Reptiles Magazine. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
- ^ "Cyclemys dentata". The Reptile Database. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
- ^ "Cyclemys dentata". Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS). Retrieved 14 January 2022.
- Farkas B.; Gyurján I. (1998). "Geographic Distribution. Cyclemys dentata". Herpetological Review. 29 (1): 50.
- Fritz U.; Gaulke M.; Lehr E. (1997). "Revision der südostasiatischen Dornschildkröten-Gattung Cyclemys Bell 1834, mit Beschreibung einer neuen Art". Salamandra. 33 (3): 183–212.
- Gaulke Maren (1995). "On the distribution of Emydid turtles and the Anuran genus Microhyla in the Philippines Asiatic". Herpetological Research. 6: 49–52. doi:10.5962/bhl.part.7986.
- Gaulke Maren; Fritz Uwe (1998). "Distribution patterns of batagurid turtles in the Philippines (Testudines: BataguridaCuora, Cyclemys, Heosemys)". Herpetozoa. 11 (1/2): 3–12.
- Gray, J.E. 1857 Notice of some Indian tortoises (including the description of a new species presented to the British Museum by Professor Oldham). Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (2) 19: 342-344
- Gray, J.E. 1864 Observations on the box tortoises, with the description of three new Asiatic species. Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (3) 13: 105-111
- Gray, J.E. 1873 On the original form, development, and cohesion of the bones of the sternum of chelonians; with notes on the skeleton of Sphargis. Ann. Mag. nat. Hist. (4) 11: 161-172