Three-striped Box Turtle

Cuora trifasciata

Conservation Status

Critically Endangered

Reptilia · Geoemydidae

About

The golden coin turtle, also known commonly as the Chinese three-banded box turtle and the Chinese three-striped box turtle, is a species of turtle in the family Geoemydidae. The species is native to southern China. It has two recognized subspecies.

Fun Fact

Li, Crow & Tiedemann, 2017 Cuora trifasciata trifasciata (Bell, 1825) Nota bene: A trinomial authority in parentheses indicates that the subspecies was originally described in a genus other than Cuora.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Native to southern China.

Diet

Feeds mainly on fishes, frogs, and carrion, but remains of crabs, snails, and insects have also been found in its feces.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Destruction
Pollution
Invasive Species
Over-Collection
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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