Yellow-margined Box Turtle (Cuora flavomarginata) — Endangered Reptilia

Yellow-margined Box Turtle

Cuora flavomarginata

Conservation Status

Endangered

Reptilia · Geoemydidae

About

The Chinese box turtle, also known as the yellow-margined box turtle, or golden-headed turtle, is a species of Asian box turtle. Taxonomically, it is called Cuora flavomarginata.

Fun Fact

In 1863, John Edward Gray described the species as Cistoclemmys flavomarginata.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Eat a large variety of foods.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Loss
  • Poaching and Hunting
  • Human-Wildlife Conflict
  • Disease

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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