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cuora? what kind of turtle?

mikeflores Jun 08, 2004 11:06 AM

anyone that can share their expertise with identifying this turtle?

the cuora aurocapitata or the yuwoni?

thanks for all

Replies (2)

erico Jun 08, 2004 02:48 PM

Doesn't look like a Cuora - more like a Mauremys, either the standard Mauremys mutica (=nigrita) or the rarer Mauremys pritchardi. Check the bottom of the shell - does it have a hinge? If so, it is Cuora, if not, Mauremys. (and there are a few confusing intergrades, such as M. iversonii).

Spawn Jun 09, 2004 12:05 AM

Hello:
I agree, they definitely look like Chinese Yellow Turtle (Mauremys mutica). This species is very hardy and does very well. They are one of the easiest Asians to keep and breed.
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