The yellow-headed temple turtle (Heosemys annandalii) is a large species of turtle in the family Geoemydidae. The species is native to Southeast Asia.

Animal name origin

The common name, "yellow-headed temple turtle", is derived from the fact that it is often found near Buddhist temples within its range.

The specific name, annandalii, is in honor of Scottish herpetologist Nelson Annandale.

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Appearance

H. annandalii may grow to over 20 in (51 cm) in straight carapace length.

Distribution

Geography

Continents

Asia

Countries

Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, Viet Nam

Biogeographical realms

Indomalayan

H. annandalii is found in Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and possibly Myanmar.

The preferred natural habitats of H. annandalii are wet forests and freshwater wetlands.

Biome

Freshwater

Habits and Lifestyle

H. annandalii is aquatic, and is generally herbivorous.

Lifestyle

Terrestrial,

Diet and Nutrition

POPULATION STATUS

Endangered (EN)

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Population

Population number

The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) suspended trade of yellow-headed temple turtles in July 2012.

References

1. Yellow-headed temple turtle Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellow-headed_temple_turtle

2. Yellow-headed temple turtle on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/10041/97362616

Yellow-headed temple turtle