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Geoemyda is a genus of freshwater turtles in the family Geoemydidae (formerly Bataguridae). It contains two species: [1] Ryukyu black-breasted leaf turtle, Geoemyda japonica; Black-breasted leaf turtle, Geoemyda spengleri; Geoemyda was used as a "wastebin taxon" in former times, uniting a number of distinct lineages of forest turtles from East ...
The Ryukyu black-breasted leaf turtle or Ryukyu leaf turtle (Geoemyda japonica) is a species of turtles in the family Geoemydidae (formerly Bataguridae) endemic to the Ryukyu Islands in Japan. In 1975, the species was designated a National Natural Monument of Japan. [3] It grows to about 5–6 inches long.
Geoemydidae are turtles of various sizes (from about 10 to 80 cm (4 to 30 in) in length) with often a high degree of sexual dimorphism.They usually have webbed toes, and their pelvic girdles articulate with their plastrons flexibly.
The Black-breasted leaf turtle (Geoemyda spengleri), [5] also commonly called the Vietnamese leaf turtle or the black-breasted hill turtle, a species of turtle (Order Testudines). The species is listed as one of the smallest turtle species in the world. [ 6 ]
The Mexican spotted wood turtle (Rhinoclemmys rubida) or Mexican spotted terrapin is a species of turtle in the family Geoemydidae.. It is endemic to Mexico.It inhabits the Pacific slope of southern Mexico, from sea level to 1350 meters elevation.
Geoemyda [punctularia] punctularia Siebenrock, 1909; Geomyda punctularia Luederwaldt, 1926; Emys puntularia Pearse, 1945 (ex errore) Geoemyda punctularia lunata Mertens, 1954; Rhinoclemmys punctularia punctularia Fróes, 1957; Rhinoclemys punctularia McDowell, 1964; Callopsis punctularia lunata Smith, Smith & Sawin, 1976
The painted wood turtle feeds on fruit, insects, and worms.Their diet should consist of 60% leafy greens, 30% protein, and 20% fruits and vegetables. Along with a varied diet, they require additional calcium to insure healthy shell growth.
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