Mauremys mutica (Cantor, 1842)
Chinese Box Terrapin 黃喉水龜

Mauremys mutica
Order Testudines 龜鱉目
Family Geoemydidae 地龜科
Genus
Mauremys 擬水龜屬
Species Mauremys mutica
Other name Chinese Pond Terrapin
Chinese name -
Carapace length 15 - 20 cm
Origin Introduced
Description Carapace tan to yellow brown, slightly raised.
Head greyish on top and side, oblong in shape with round snout.
A cream-coloured stripe extends from each eye to the back of the head.
Throat whitish or cream-coloured.
Plastron yellow with a large black blotch on each scute.
Legs greyish. Feet with claws.
Habitat

A freshwater terrapin. Inhabits quiet water. Usually Found in river, slow-flowing stream and freshwater marsh.
Behaviour Nocturnal.
Diet Omnivorous.
Reproduction Oviparous, reported to lay 2-6 eggs.
Distribution Introduced species because of pet trade and traditional medicine trade. Local specimens are released or escaped.
Specimen was found on Cheng Chau, vicinity of Shing Mun and Tai Tam Reservoirs, Sai Kung and Shek Kong.
Ranges throughout central and southern China, Taiwan, northern Vietnam and Ryukyus.
Conservation Status IUCN Redlist: EN (Endangered)
China Redlist: Endangered
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