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Cuora amboinensis
| Family Name: | Geoemydidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Vertebrates (Reptile) |
| Common Name: | Malayan Box Terrapin |
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Description
| Description | Black shell highly domed when viewed from the side, with five vertebral scutes and smooth margins. Ventral plates are yellowish, and has a hinge which enables the turtle to fully withdraw into the shell. Head black above with a yellow stripe on both sides. |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | Semi-aquatic to terrestrial, omnivourous (mostly herbivorous). Found in streams, ponds, and reservoirs in forest and rural areas. |
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| Distribution | Occurs in northeast India and throughout Southeast Asia. |
| Nature Reserves | Central Catchment Nature Reserve |
| Nature Areas | Pulau Ubin |
Status
| Species Status | Native |
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| Conservation Status | Common |
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References
| References | Baker, N. & Lim, K. 2012. Wild animals of Singapore. Singapore: Draco Publishing and Distribution Pte Ltd. 180pp |
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