Impressed Tortoise (Manouria impressa) — Endangered Reptilia

Impressed Tortoise

Manouria impressa

Conservation Status

Endangered

Reptilia · Testudinidae

About

The impressed tortoise occurs in mountainous forest areas in Southeast Asia, mainly in Myanmar Burma, southern China, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia and Northeast India. The species has a golden brown shell and skin. Adults are much smaller than their relatives the Asian forest tortoise, with a maximum carapace length of 35 cm (14 in).

Fun Fact

The impressed tortoise lives at high elevations, up to 2,000 m (6,600 ft).

Quick Facts

Habitat

Occurs in mountainous forest areas in Southeast Asia, mainly in Myanmar Burma, southern China, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia and Northeast India.

Diet

To be updated

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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