Since its name was named in 1992, it has been controversial. Because the phenomenon of hybridization between turtle species is very common in nature, many scholars believe that the eye-spotted terrapin is a yellow-throated terrapin and a four-eyed terrapin. Spotted terrapins are naturally hybridized hybrids, so many scholars doubt the effectiveness of the Spotted Sea Turtles. Now let's take a closer look at the Spotted Spotted Sea Turtles.

Let's take a look at the Spotted Terrapin Basic information of spotted terrapin

【Chinese name】Spotted terrapin

【English name】chinese false-eyed turtle

【Distribution ] Distributed in and around Dongfang County, Hainan, China

[Classification] Chordates, Reptiles, Turtles

Physical characteristics of Pseudo-spotted water turtles

Body type: Medium size, carapace length is about 150-170mm

morphological characteristics: carapace with 3 Weak edges, trailing edge rounded, or slightly serrated. Narrow head. The upper jaw is not hooked. The jaws have a narrow chewing surface and no ridges. Compared with similar species of this genus, the carapace of this species is moderately wide; the plastron is longer and wider; the throat shield is longer and narrower; the thoracic shield slit is longer, the thigh shield slit is shorter, and the male tail is thicker and longer.

Color: The dorsum of the head is uniformly yellow to olive green; the sides of the head have yellow to olive green oval spots with black borders, but no black spots in between. Body back is dark or dark brown, with fine black spots and lines. The plastron is yellow or orange, and most of the scutes are covered with black, but at least the edges of the scutes are yellow.

Characteristics: The eye-spotted terrapin is timid by nature.

Protection level: Included in the State Forestry Administration of China issued on August 1, 2000 the beneficial or important economic and scientific research value of terrestrial wild animals protected by the state List

Living Habits of Pseudo-Eyed Turtles

Habitat: Generally, they prefer to live in dark places under the water, such as under stones and at the corners of ponds .

Diet: Omnivorous, eating shellfish, crustaceans, fish and algae.

Reproduction: The terrapin breeds offspring by laying eggs.

The above is all about the introduction of the eye-spotted terrapin. Welcome everyone to come and discuss.