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Turtle Species
Painted Wood Turtle
Rhinoclemmys pulcherrima
- Scientific nameRhinoclemmys pulcherrima
- Japanese nameアカスジヤマガメ
- FamilyAsian pond turtles (Geoemydidae)
- Max carapace length20 cm
- Longest recorded lifespan27 years
- DietHerbivorous
- LifestyleTerrestrial
- Conservation status (IUCN)NT — Near Threatened
- iNaturalist observations1,381
About this species
The ornate or painted wood turtle is one of nine turtle species of the genus Rhinoclemmys of the family Geoemydidae. There are four recognized subspecies.
Source: Wikipedia「Painted wood turtle」 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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