Chinese box turtle
A species of Asian box turtles, Also known as Yellow-margined box turtle Scientific name : Cuora flavomarginata Genus : Asian box turtles
Chinese box turtle, A species of Asian box turtles
Also known as:
Yellow-margined box turtle
Scientific name: Cuora flavomarginata
Genus: Asian box turtles
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Description
Chinese box turtle engages in predominantly nocturnal activity, sheltering within leaf litter or crevices during the day. It maintains a pescatarian diet, opportunistically consuming freshwater organisms. Notably, chinese box turtle exhibits unique female-biased temperature-dependent sex determination, wherein higher incubation temperatures favor the development of females, a mechanism supporting its survival in fluctuating environments.
General Info
Lifespan
20-30 years
Diet
Chinese box turtle exhibits a predominantly carnivorous diet, favoring various invertebrates like worms and insects. Occasionally, it broadens this diet, incorporating both fruits and plant matter, demonstrating opportunistic omnivory.
Appearance
Chinese box turtle is a medium-sized turtle with a domed carapace. Its shell is primarily dark brown or black, with a unique yellow marginal line, hence its name. The plastron is yellow with black blotches. Both males and females possess a stout, muscular tail. Mature males have a distinctly concave plastron, unlike females. A striking feature is the raised, keel-like structure running along the middle of each scute on the carapace.
Behavior
Chinese box turtle is a primarily terrestrial and nocturnal species known for its distinct mating behavior where males pursue and circle females. It retreats into its carapace when threatened and remains largely solitary. Its diet primarily consists of assorted fruits, vegetables, and, occasionally, meat. Chinese box turtle hibernates during the winter, retreating into loose soil or under decaying vegetation.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Testudines Family
Neotropical wood turtles Genus
Asian box turtles Species
Chinese box turtle 
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