Introduction to the species of the toothed turtle

Photograph by Teeth Edge Introduction to the species of turtles
The toothed turtle

The toothed turtle is a relatively rare species Semi-aquatic turtles. If you raise semi-aquatic turtles, the biggest problem is that you don’t choose the right species. The denticulate turtle is very suitable for humans in terms of price and difficulty in raising. It has gorgeous character and can be Has a great interactivity with humans.

The denticulate turtle is a creeping creature of the genus Phytophora. Scattered from India to Indochina, southward through the Malay Peninsula, Indonesia to Bali, Borneo, the Philippines, and Yunnan, Guangxi and other places in China, they often live in streams in mountainous areas. The upper limit of its existence is 1300 meters above sea level. Forms of this species are native to India, Bangladesh and Java, Indonesia.

Latin name: Cyclemysdentata,

English title :AsianLeaf Turtle

Family and genus classification: Protozoa, Chelonidae, Freshwater Turtles

Customs: They are found in high mountains, but mainly in low altitude areas, this kind of turtles swarm in rivers and pools. Larvae are more aquatic than adults, which are more like bottom crawlers than true swimmers. The leaf-like shape and color of the carapace are thought to help the turtle hide in forest cover. Like many tortoises, this species oozes when picked up.

Subspecies: There are four subspecies of Temporary dentate turtle, the separation is:

1. Cyclemysatripons (IVERSON &MCCORD 1997)

2. Cyclemysatriponssdentata (originally characterized as Emysdhor, GRAY 1831)

3. Cyclemysoldhami (GRAY 1863)

4. Cyclemystcheponensis (originally named Geoemydatcheponensis, BOURRET 1939)

Artificial breeding: Teeth edge photography Turtles are carnivorous and mainly eat fish, shrimp and meat.


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