Henan Volunteers Applied for the CCAfa for the ancient species: Yellow-margined box Turtle
2018/11/30 18:26:00 本站

The yellow-margined box turtle (Cuora flavomarginata) is semi-aquatic, and gets its name from the distinct, vibrant yellow markings on the carapace or shell. All species in the genus Cuora are relatively small turtles with hard, high arched shells. The shell is made up of bony plates, known as scoots, which become permanently marked with annular rings as the turtle ages.

 

The yellow coloration that earns this species its name is present in a vibrant yellow stripe along the carapace, which is otherwise predominantly dark brown. Other colours that may appear on the scutes include deep reddish-brown blotches. The underside of the shell, or plastron, is dark brown to black with a yellow border. The head is a grey colour with pink or yellow coloration seen on the chin, and a yellow stripe running from the tip of the head to the neck.

 

The yellow-margined box turtle is also known as Asian snail-eating box turtle, black-bellied box turtle, Chinese box turtle, snail-eating box turtle, and yellow-rimmed box turtle.

 

They are endangered species. In recent years, the number of the wild population has become very scarce. Such severe attenuation of the wild population is primarily due to the destruction of its natural habitats and the reckless overfishing behavior demonstrated by locals, resulting from increased popularity of the species trade market combined with the lack of effective protective measures. Meanwhile, the sale and breeding of the species also exacerbated the unnatural introduction and dispersion of yellow-margined box turtles in the wild.

 

Recently, CBCGDF received an application from Henan volunteers for establishing China Conservation Area (CCAfa). This means that the local communities have been aware of the protection of this precious specious.


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(Photo source: Internet)


Original Chinese article:

http://www.cbcgdf.org/NewsShow/4855/6879.html


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