Asian Brown Tortoise (Manouria emys) — Critically Endangered Reptilia

Asian Brown Tortoise

Manouria emys

Conservation Status

Critically Endangered

Reptilia · Testudinidae

About

The Asian forest tortoise is a species of tortoise in the family Testudinidae. The species is endemic to Southeast Asia. It is believed to be among the most primitive of living tortoises, based on molecular and morphological studies.

Fun Fact

emys is the largest tortoise in mainland Asia.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Consume whole fungi, shoots of koster's curse (Miconia crenata), leaves and petioles of elephant ears (Alocasia sarawakensis and Alocasia scabriuscula), shoots of Begonia sp.

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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