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
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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
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The male of the species has a longer, thicker tail than the female.
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It can survive brief periods of fairly cold weather by becoming dormant.