Malayan snail-eating turtle
A species of Malayan snail-eating turtles Scientific name : Malayemys macrocephala Genus : Malayan snail-eating turtles
Malayan snail-eating turtle, A species of Malayan snail-eating turtles
Scientific name: Malayemys macrocephala
Genus: Malayan snail-eating turtles
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Description
The Malayan snail-eating turtle (Malayemys macrocephala) is a species of turtle in Malayemys genus of the Geoemydidae family.
General Info
Lifespan
15-20 years
Diet
Malayan snail-eating turtle primarily consumes various forms of aquatic invertebrates, especially snails and insects. Its diet also includes aquatic vegetation, making it a notable omnivore within its riverine ecosystems.
Appearance
Malayan snail-eating turtle is a mid-sized turtle with a robust oval-shaped shell. Its thick, scaly skin ranges from gray to olive brown, typically mottled or spotted with black. Adults sport a disproportionately large head with distinct white-to-yellow jawlines. The males can be differentiated by their longer, thicker tails. Its unique feature includes two sharp-ended conical points on the shell edges near the tail, giving a serrated appearance.
Behavior
Malayan snail-eating turtle is a semi-aquatic, primarily nocturnal species that exhibits solitary behavior except during the breeding season. It demonstrates unique shell-closing behavior as a defense against predators. Malayan snail-eating turtle is a slow-moving omnivore, known to consume various aquatic organisms, vegetation, and even carrion.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Testudines Family
Neotropical wood turtles Species
Malayan snail-eating turtle 
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