Chinese Three-Striped Box Turtle
Cuora Trifasciata
Scientific Name
Chinese Three-Striped Box Turtle: Cuora Trifasciata
Distribution and Habitat
Geographic Range
The turtle is native to northern Vietnam, several south China provinces and Hainan Island, China.
Natural Habitat
They enjoy a sub-tropic environment, living in clear streams.
Physical Characteristics
-
These turtles are one of the most colorful of the turtles, with three distinct black stripes running down a brown carapace. They have a yellow, green or olive colored head which is narrow and pointed. There is a thick black stripe which extends back from the nose which borders a colored spot on each side of the head. This is a semi-aquatic turtle that enjoys swimming and wading.
Quick Facts
-
The male of the species has a longer, thicker tail than the female.
-
It can survive brief periods of fairly cold weather by becoming dormant.
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered: The Chinese Three-Striped Box Turtle is facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
Help Us End Extinction
Adoption is simple. Show how much you care about animals all year round by selecting your favorite animal from our adoption list.
Diet
Omnivore
Their diet is mainly carnivorous with a fondness for fish, worms, slugs, insects and small mice.
