Introduction to lotus leaf tortoise species

Lotus leaf tortoise (definite introduction)

The lotus leaf tortoise is a comparison One of the most difficult species of tortoise to raise is not because the lotus leaf tortoise is prone to diseases, but because this tortoise is very fragile, so inexplicable sudden death often occurs in lotus leaf tortoises, so don't be emotionally prepared. Turtle friends, don’t experiment easily.

Chinese name: Lotus leaf tortoise

Bye Number:Lotus-leaf fold-back tortoise

Name:Kinixy shomeana

English name:Home'shingebacktortoise

Kingdom:Animal Kingdom

Class:Protozoa

Order:Turtles

Family:< /strong>Teruptidae

Species: Lotus leaf foldback turtle

Food habits: Omnivorous.

Morphological characteristics: The maximum nail length is 21 cm, and there is only one hip armor, which is the largest among other turtles.The difference is that there is a central joint structure between the 7th and 8th vertebrae on the carapace, and the carapace tilts downward at a sharp angle from the front of the 5th vertebrae.

Living habits:The resting environment is mainly grass and wet grass, and does not like excessively humid areas.

Geographical distribution: Guinea, Liberia, Chad, Cameroon, Central African Republic

Growth method: Oviparous. Female turtles can usually lay 2 to 4 eggs per litter, 2 to 3 times a year, and they can hatch after incubation at a temperature of 30 degrees for 110 to 130 days.

Living habits:Although lotus leaf tortoises are scattered in Africa, they do not like too strong light, so the breeding farm needs There is a large area of ​​shade.

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