Golden Thread Turtle
Golden thread turtle is a species of turtle belonging to the family Geoemydidae, found in China, Taiwan, Laos, and Vietnam. The omnivorous species is very popular in the pet trade. Females are larger than the males.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Testudines |
| Suborder | Cryptodira |
| Superfamily | Testudinoidea |
| Family | Geoemydidae |
| Genus | Ocadia |
| Scientific Name | Ocadia sinensis |
| Other Names | Chinese stripe-necked turtle |
| Size | Male: Up to around 8 in Female: Up to around 12 in |
| Color | Green body with brown upper shell; ivory color underside with small black spots |
| Distribution | China, Taiwan, Laos, central and northern Vietnam |
| Habitat | Ponds, canals, slow-moving rivers at low elevations |
| Diet | Aquatic plants, insects and fish |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | 5 to 20 eggs |
| Incubation Period | Around 2 months |
| Average Lifespan | Up to 30 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Endangered |
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