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The Asian Leaf Turtle Cyclemys dentata is a species of turtle found in Southeast Asia. They are also common in the pet trade.
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Size
Asian leaf turtles can grow 6 to 9.5 inches (15 to 24 cm) long.
Distribution
The turtle can be found in North India, Bangladesh, Myanmar (Burma), Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, West Malaysia, Indonesia (Sumatra, Java, Borneo, Bali), Philippines (Palawan: Calamian Islands etc.), and China.
References
- Asian Turtle Trade Working Group (2000). Cyclemys dentata. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 05 May 2006.
- Farkas, B.;Gyurján, I. 1998 Geographic Distribution. Cyclemys dentata. Herpetological Review 29 (1): 50
- Fritz,U., Gaulke,M. & Lehr,E. 1997 Revision der südostasiatischen Dornschildkröten-Gattung Cyclemys Bell 1834, mit Beschreibung einer neuen Art. Salamandra 33 (3): 183-212
- Gaulke, Maren 1995 On the distribution of Emydid turtles and the Anuran genus Microhyla in the Philippines Asiatic Herpetological Research 6: 49-52
- Gaulke, Maren;Fritz, Uwe 1998 Distribution patterns of batagurid turtles in the Philippines (Testudines: BataguridaCuora, Cyclemys, Heosemys) Herpetozoa 11 (1/2): 3-12
- Gray,J.E. 1857 Notice of some Indian tortoises (including the description of a new species presented to the British Museum by Professor Oldham). Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (2) 19: 342-344
- Gray,J.E. 1864 Observations on the box tortoises, with the description of three new asiatic species. Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (3) 13: 105-111
- Gray,J.E. 1873 On the original form, development, and cohesion of the bones of the sternum of chelonians; with notes on the skeleton of Sphargis. Ann. Mag. nat. Hist. (4) 11: 161-172
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