Red-necked pond turtle
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The red-necked pond turtle (Mauremys nigricans)[1] is a species of turtles in the family Geoemydidae[1] endemic to China.[1] It is most likely restricted to Guangxi and Guangdong provinces, although pre-historic skull remains have been found in northern Vietnam and Hainan.[2] Other common names include Kwangtung river turtle and black-necked pond turtle.[3]
Anatomy and morphology
A megacephalic form of the red-necked pond turtle exists, commonly called 'dumb-head'. This form is rarer than the smaller headed individuals.[2] This species has strong sexual dimorphism with a significant size difference between males and females. The largest recorded male's carapace measured 185mm (7.2 in) in length whereas females with a size up to 298 mm (11.7 in) have been found.[4]
References
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- Asian Turtle Trade Working Group 2000. Chinemys nigricans. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 29 July 2007.
- Bibliography
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