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Turtles in Southeast Asia (including the Giant Asian pond turtle) are among the most endangered groups of animals. This is due to massive habitat loss, illegal trade, and their use as food or for traditional Chinese medicine.
Characteristics
| Classification | Order: testudines; family: geoemydidae |
|---|---|
| Diet | Plants, small fish and invertebrates, insects, worms, larvae |
| Habitat | lives in stagnant or slow-flowing waters like streams, swamps or ponds in Southeast Asia. |
| Reproduction | Mating takes place in the rainy season from May to October; 3 – 11 eggs are laid at depths of 10-20 cm in self-dug nests; Incubation period: 80 – 100 days |
Status according to Red List
More information you will get on the web page of the IUCN Red List.
