Chinese Stripe-necked Turtle
Mauremys sinensis
Adults live in warm freshwater ponds, marshes, canals, and sluggish rivers, often basking near cover. They are opportunistic omnivores that feed on aquatic plants, insects, mollusks, carrion, and small animals. When disturbed, they withdraw or swim away using steady, powerful strokes. The distinctive striped neck helps identify this freshwater turtle.
- Type
- Water
- Conservation status
- CR
Growth chain
- ?
- Chinese Stripe-necked Turtle