Oldham's Leaf Turtle
Cyclemys oldhami
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassTestudines
- FamilyGeoemydidae (Eurasian Pond, River, and Neotropical Wood Turtles)
- GenusCyclemys (Asian Leaf Turtles)
- SpeciesCyclemys oldhami (Oldham's Leaf Turtle)
About the Oldham's Leaf Turtle
Oldham's leaf turtle (Cyclemys oldhamii) is a species of turtle in the family Geoemydidae. The species is native to southeast Asia. As many as three subspecies are sometimes recognized as being valid. Both the specific name, oldhamii, and the common name, Oldham's leaf turtle, are in honor of Thomas Oldham, Superintendent of the Geological Survey of India. The generic name Cyclemys comes from the Greek κύκλος (kyklos, meaning "round" or "circle", referring to the shape of the carapace) and εμύς (emys, meaning "freshwater turtle").
Cyclemys oldhamii is found in Bangladesh, in the terai of mizoram, in Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, West Borneo, Sumatra and Java. In addition, Cyclemys oldhamii shanensis – sometimes considered a distinct species due to its shell pattern, oft described as looking similar to aged meat – occurs from central Myanmar to Thailand and Cambodia. The type locality was originally given as "Mergui and Siam", and restricted to Mergui by Smith (1931).
In Germany, a case of hybridization between a male Cyclemys shanensis and a female Chinese stripe-necked turtle (Mauremys sinensis) has been described... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Oldham's Leaf Turtle in Kaeng Krachan National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Khao Yai National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 2 | Kaeng Krachan National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 3 | Khao Sok National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 4 | Khao Luang National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Oldham's Leaf Turtle in Kaeng Krachan National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Oldham's Leaf Turtle sighting in Kaeng Krachan National Park, based on 17 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Oldham's Leaf Turtle in Kaeng Krachan National Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for Oldham's Leaf Turtle in Kaeng Krachan National Park in our monthly data.