The Malay Fruit Turtle can use its flat carapace to They are distinguished by 6 or 7 vertebral scutes (all other freshwater turtles have 5 vertebral scutes). There is a shorter one with no continuous ridge, and the flat carapace is olive, light yellowish brown or reddish brown. The carapace of juvenile turtles is bright green. The head is brown, and the larvae have 2 light yellow vertical stripes. There are complete hinge structures on the plastron and fully webbed toes. In addition, the tail of adult males appears to be relatively longer and thicker, and the plastron is slightly concave. ​

The natural history of the Malay fruit turtle:

This turtle rests in shallow water with abundant aquatic plants, such as swamps, wetlands and streams in the forest. It is a herbivore that mainly eats aquatic plants, but there have been records of two attacking an elephant trunk snake (Acrochordus javanicus). Apart from knowing that a 20.5cm female turtle laid three large, hard-shelled eggs measuring 56x27-28mm, we know very little about its growth.

The dispersion ranges from southern Thailand, through Vietnam, Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore, to Sumatra, Java and Borneo.

If you want to raise one, you should definitely choose one that is very strong and in good condition. They are very afraid of heat and often hide in dark places or immersed in water. They do not like to move or have fun.

When first born, the back is green and the belly is purple, which is very beautiful, but it will soon develop into the brown color in the picture above. When raising, it is important to eat fruits and vegetables.

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