Khorat Snail-eating Turtle
Malayemys khoratensis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassTestudines
- FamilyGeoemydidae (Eurasian Pond, River, and Neotropical Wood Turtles)
- GenusMalayemys (Snail-eating Turtles)
- SpeciesMalayemys khoratensis (Khorat Snail-eating Turtle)
1 Verified sightings at Khao Yai National Park From 2019 to 2026
1 Verified sightings across 1 park From 2019 to 2026
About the Khorat Snail-eating Turtle
The Khorat snail-eating turtle (Malayemys khoratensis) is a species of turtle in the family Geoemydidae. They are freshwater turtles from Khorat Plateau in Thailand (hence where they get their name from) but were found for the first time in Udon Thani, Thailand.
They are predominantly found in the Chi River Basin and upper Mun River Basin to the Mekong River. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Khorat Snail-eating Turtle in Khao Yai 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 |
More parks will be added in future updates.