Turtle Species
Red-necked Pond Turtle
Mauremys nigricans
- Scientific nameMauremys nigricans
- Japanese nameカントンクサガメ
- FamilyAsian pond turtles (Geoemydidae)
- Max carapace length30 cm
- Longest recorded lifespan18 years
- LifestyleAquatic
- Conservation status (IUCN)EN — Endangered
- iNaturalist observations13
About this species
The red-necked pond turtle is a species of turtles in the family Geoemydidae endemic to China. It is most likely restricted to Guangxi and Guangdong provinces, although pre-historic skull remains have been found in northern Vietnam and Hainan. Other common names include Kwangtung river turtle and black-necked pond turtle.
Source: Wikipedia「Red-necked pond turtle」 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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