Scientific Name
Mauremys sinensis
Other Common Name(s)
Chinese Golden Thread Turtle, Chinese Striped Terrapin
Body Length
Up to 24 cm
Habitat
Diet
Fun Facts
Chinese stripe-necked turtles live in aquatic habitats. They have webbed feet to paddle in water.
These turtles feed mainly on plants, but they also eat insects, snails and fish.
Distribution
Threats & Conservation
Threats & Conservation
Urbanisation & Infrastructure
Overexploitation of Biological Resources
Human Disturbance & Ecosystem Disruption
Invasive Species & Diseases
Pollution
Along with other freshwater turtles in Asia, the Chinese stripe-necked turtles are considered as food, medicine and pets. The high demand for these turtles causes over-exploitation. Though there are turtle farms, some of them are not sustainable. This all leads them towards extinction.
IUCN Red List
Critically Endangered
Red List of China's Biodiversity
Critically Endangered
CITES
Appendix III
Conservation
Chinese Wildlife Conservation Law: Category 2
Chinese stripe-necked turtles are protected under the Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants Ordinance (Cap. 586) in Hong Kong. Though they are not a native species, they were introduced to Hong Kong and appear in the wild. All wild turtles are protected under the Wild Animals Protection Ordinance (Cap. 170) in Hong Kong as well.
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