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Turtle Species
Four-eyed Turtle
Sacalia quadriocellata
- Scientific nameSacalia quadriocellata
- Japanese nameヨツメイシガメ
- FamilyAsian pond turtles (Geoemydidae)
- Max carapace length15 cm
- LifestyleAquatic & terrestrial
- Conservation status (IUCN)CR — Critically Endangered
- iNaturalist observations29
About this species
The four-eyed turtle is a reptile of the order Testudines. Its name refers to two bright yellow or green spots that occur on the back of its head that can look like another pair of eyes.
Source: Wikipedia「Four-eyed turtle」 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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