Manouria emys emys
A species of Indochinese tortoises Scientific name : Manouria emys emys Genus : Indochinese tortoises
Manouria emys emys, A species of Indochinese tortoises
Scientific name: Manouria emys emys
Genus: Indochinese tortoises
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Description
Manouria emys emys exhibits a remarkable ability to thrive in diverse ecosystems - from swamps to hillsides in tropical and subtropical climates. Notable for its robust mobility, manouria emys emys traverses challenging terrains to locate its varied diet primarily consisting of plants, fruits, and fungi. Unique to this species, during breeding season, the female constructs large, temperature-regulating nest mounds, showcasing advanced reproductive behavior amongst turtles.
General Info
Lifespan
25-30 years
Diet
Manouria emys emys exhibits a predominantly herbivorous diet primarily consisting of a variety of leafy greens. They also consume fruits, grain cereals, fungi, and opportunistically, invertebrates. Eating high fiber content food helps the species maintain optimal health.
Appearance
Manouria emys emys is a large turtle with a dome-shaped, solid shell and elephantine legs. Its skin and shell boast a gentle brown hue highlighting a speckled black pattern. Adult males are usually larger than females. Notable are six to eight spiky, rear marginal scutes unique to this species. The shells of younger manouria emys emys have peaked scutes giving their shells a somewhat star-shaped appearance.
Behavior
Manouria emys emys is primarily terrestrial and nocturnal. It is solitary, showing aggression through hissing when threatened. This species is remarkable for its unique nesting behavior, where females construct large mounds of vegetation to incubate their eggs, an adaptation to their tropical forest habitat. Manouria emys emys has a varied diet, including fruits, leaves, and invertebrates.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Testudines Family
Tortoises Genus
Indochinese tortoises Species
Manouria emys emys 
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