Painted terrapin is a species of turtle occurring in Southeast Asia. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. The species is mainly solitary except when mating, basking, or feeding. The turtle can migrate up to 3 km. Females are larger than males.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Testudines |
| Suborder |
Cryptodira |
| Family |
Geoemydidae |
| Genus |
Batagur |
| Scientific Name |
Batagur borneoensis |
| Other Names |
Painted batagur, saw-jawed turtle |
| Size |
50 to 70 cm |
| Weight |
Around 1.7 kg |
| Color |
Gray/brown upper shell; male exhibit white head during the breeding season and a red stripe appears between the eyes |
| Distribution |
Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand |
| Habitat |
Mangrove swamps, estuaries of large rivers |
| Diet |
Mangrove fruits, fallen leaves, fruit and vegetation, shoots and greenery from riverside plants; sometimes feed on mollusks and shellfish |
| Breeding Season |
June to August; October to January/February |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size |
10 to 25 eggs |
| Incubation Period |
70 to 90 days |
| Reproductive Age |
6 to 8 years of age |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Critically Endangered |
Painted Terrapin Pictures Gallery
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Batagur Borneoensis
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Painted Batagur
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Painted Terrapin
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Painted Terrapins
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Saw-jawed Turtle
