Chinese tortoise (confirmed introduction)

The Chinese tortoise is the rarest in our country The native species you can see can be used as medicine or for observation. They are relatively economical species and are not expensive if purchased in general. They can also be seen in some ponds. Male tortoises have a certain chance of turning white, so Called Black Turtle again.

Chinese name:Chinese tortoise

Alternative name: Long-lived turtle, golden turtle, black turtle, mud turtle, mountain turtle, black turtle

Latin name: Chinemys reevesiis.

English name: Chinese pond turtle

Boundary: Animal Kingdom

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Creeping Order

Order: Turtles

Family: Chelinidae

Genus: Black Turtle

Species:Turtle

Dispersed areas:Mountain streams, Lake, wetland, river, China, JapanOriginal, Philippine and Thai.

Appearance characteristics:The body of the black turtle is oblong, with a slightly raised carapace, three longitudinal edges, and prominent ridges. The top of the head is dark olive, with smooth skin on the front and fine scales on the back.

Livelihood customs:Amphibious. Black turtles breathe with their lungs and have horny nails on their body surface, which can reduce water volatilization. Sexually mature black turtles lay their eggs on land and do not need to go through a full aquatic stage.

Growing customs: Oviparous, a female turtle lays 3 to 4 eggs a year, usually 5 in one hole and 2 in each hole. 7 pieces

Food habits: Black turtles are omnivores. In nature, animal feed mainly consists of worms, small fish, Shrimp, snails, clams, clams, earthworms, animal carcasses and internal organs, hot pig blood, carrion, etc.; plant-based feed mainly includes plant stems and leaves, melon peels, wheat bran, etc.

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