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Turtle Species
Malayan Giant Turtle
Orlitia borneensis
- Scientific nameOrlitia borneensis
- Japanese nameボルネオカワガメ
- FamilyAsian pond turtles (Geoemydidae)
- Max carapace length80 cm
- DietCarnivorous
- LifestyleAquatic & terrestrial
- Conservation status (IUCN)CR — Critically Endangered
- iNaturalist observations84
About this species
The Malaysian giant turtle or also known as the Bornean river turtle is a freshwater species of turtle in the family Bataguridae. It is monotypic within the genus Orlitia. It is found in Indonesia and Malaysia. In recent surveys it has been narrowed down to a small region in Southern Thailand, Singapore, Sumatra, and Borneo. The Malaysian giant turtle is currently not a protected species in its natural habitat.
Source: Wikipedia「Malaysian giant turtle」 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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