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Batagur baska (Northern River Terrapin)
The Batagur turtle is one of the largest freshwater turtles in Asia, living in Andaman coast estuaries from Bangladesh to Vietnam and feeding on mangrove seeds. Once thought extinct in Thailand, it is now classified as Critically Endangered and protected under CITES Appendix I.
Kinosternon acutum (Tabasco Mud Turtle)
The Tabasco mud turtle (Kinosternon acutum) is a medium-sized mud turtle prized for its vivid head striping, found mainly in the Mexican Caribbean lowlands. It is rarer than the narrow-bridged musk turtle and seldom seen on the market.
Graptemys pulchra (Alabama Map Turtle)
The Alabama map turtle resembles the red-eared slider in habits, with head striping and a protruding keel. Named for its map-like yellow markings, it feeds mainly on aquatic clams and snails, crushing shells with its hard jaws.
Pseudemydura umbrina (Western Swamp Turtle)
The Western swamp turtle (Pseudemydura umbrina) is one of Australia's smallest turtles; males have a 155 mm shell and weigh 550 g, while females reach 135 mm and 410 g. Its coloration varies with age and habitat, and it is listed as Critically Endangered.
Kinosternon alamosae (Alamos Mud Turtle)
The Alamos mud turtle lives in aquatic-rich habitats and unique ponds, retreating into mud to aestivate during dry periods. In the wild it eats insects, small shrimp, and other invertebrates, and is a shy turtle that withdraws into its shell when threatened.
Emydura australis (Australian Big-headed Turtle)
The Australian big-headed side-necked turtle is carnivorous and lives in shallow water, aestivating in pond mud during the dry season. In the wild it consumes large numbers of mosquito larvae, making it beneficial to people, though it is rare and its trade is strictly controlled.
Tent Tortoise
The Tent Tortoise (Psammobates tentorius), also called the tent star tortoise, is a small, heat- and drought-tolerant tortoise that prefers plant food. Keeping it is fairly demanding, though a few individuals can be found in the pet trade.
Bell’s/Lowveld Hinge-back Tortoise
Bell's Hinge-back Tortoise (Kinixys belliana) is a relatively common hinge-back tortoise that lives a solitary life in dry habitats. Demanding in its care, it is not recommended for beginner keepers.
Central American River Turtle
The Central American River Turtle (Dermatemys mawii) is a large aquatic turtle, scarce in number and protected by local governments. It is a rarely seen aquatic species, the sole surviving member of the family Dermatemydidae, and an ancient reptile now found only in a small part of Mexico.
Zhou’s Box Turtle
Zhou's Box Turtle (Cuora zhoui) is a rare and precious turtle in China, found only in Guangxi and Yunnan provinces. Wild populations are nearly depleted, and most knowledge about the species comes from captive husbandry experience.