Burmese peacock turtle species introduction

Burmese Peacock Turtle Introduction to the species of Burmese peacock turtle
Burmese peacock turtle

The Burmese peacock turtle is a species native to southern Myanmar. From a casual perspective, the prices in the pet market are reasonable and the appearance is very attractive. The only drawback is that the Burmese peacock tortoise's ability to adapt to the environment is not strong and it is often easy to die.

Chinese name:Myanmar Peacock Turtle

Chinese name Number:Eye-spotted bog turtle, Burmese bog turtle

Latin name:Morenia ocellata

English name:Burmese Eyed turlte

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Phylum:Chordata

Class:Protozoa

Order:Turtles

Family: Gretonidae

Genus:Peacock Turtle

Species:Burmese peacock tortoise

Geographical distribution:Southern Myanmar

Recreation conditions: Jungle, river, lake and swamp areas.

Temperature:23~30 degrees.

Customs:Basically they are aquatic turtles, and they are all conducted in the water whether they are looking for food, mating or settling, so they are difficult to raise. Not high. Occasionally I would rest on the shore at night.

Physical characteristics:The carapace is 20~25 cm. The carapace of the hatchlings is also very erect, almost the same as that of saw-back turtle hatchlings, and it gradually slows down as it grows. It is not easy to distinguish between males and females. The edges of the male turtle's carapace are more overhanging and raised, the plastron is narrower and longer, and the cloaca is farther from the lower edge of the plastron. The female turtle's carapace is rounder, the plastron leaves are more open, and the cloaca is more open. The hole is closer to the lower edge of the plastron.

Growth method:Female turtles lay eggs 2 to 3 times a year, and can usually lay 3 to 10 eggs. Incubate at a temperature of 30 degrees Celsius and it will take about 80 to 100 days to hatch.

Maintenance Level: CITES International Transaction Contract Appendix I Level.


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