Malayan Snail-eating Turtle
Malayemys macrocephala
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassTestudines
- FamilyGeoemydidae (Eurasian Pond, River, and Neotropical Wood Turtles)
- GenusMalayemys (Snail-eating Turtles)
- SpeciesMalayemys macrocephala (Malayan Snail-eating Turtle)
About the Malayan Snail-eating Turtle
The Malayan snail-eating turtle (Malayemys macrocephala) is a species of turtle in Malayemys genus of the family Geoemydidae. The Malayan snail-eating turtle is found in the Cambodia, Myanmar, west Malaysia and Thailand (coastal southeastern and central of Chao Phraya and Mae Klong basins).
The Malayan snail-eating turtle has the basic freshwater turtle characteristics to represent an animal model when it comes to developmental biology. Females grow to have prominently larger heads than males. Those with large heads and other particular functions are fitted to diets including predominantly molluscs.
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Fritz, Uwe; Havaš, Peter (2007-10-31). "Checklist of Chelonians of the World" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-05-01. Retrieved 2010-12-29. Malayemys macrocephala, The Reptile Database Kitana... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Malayan 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 | |
| 2 | Doi Inthanon National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Malayan Snail-eating Turtle in Khao Yai National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Malayan Snail-eating Turtle sighting in Khao Yai National Park, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Malayan Snail-eating Turtle in Khao Yai National Park?
October has the highest sighting rate for Malayan Snail-eating Turtle in Khao Yai National Park in our monthly data.