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Hot: 21 to 35 °C
Cold: -3 to 4 °C
1K to 4.50K USD
1 to 10 PSI
Jump: 0.2-0.4 Feet
Run: 0-0 Miles per hour (0.3-0.4 km/h)
Swimming: 1-1 Miles per hour (1-2 km/h)
Animal Type: Omnivores
As a little terrestrial turtle species, the Black-breasted Leaf Turtle (Geoemyda spengleri) is indigenous to Southeast Asia. This species mostly inhabits tropical and subtropical woods and is found in the southern parts of Vietnam, Laos, and China. While looking for food, the Black-breasted Leaf Turtle can stay concealed from predators because to the thick underbrush and plenty of leaf litter in these woods. The significance of protecting forests in the area where the species is endemic is underscored by its particular habitat demands.
The unique shape of Geoemyda spengleri is defined by its dark, almost black plastron and carapace, the latter of which has serrated edges that look like leaves. Its survival chances are enhanced by its distinctive shell form, which allows it to blend in perfectly with the greenery of the forest floor. Not only that, but the turtle's little stature—it usually doesn't exceed 10 to 12 cm in length—also helps it blend in with its environment. The name of the species, "leaf turtle," perfectly describes both its look and its natural environment.
Primarily found in southern China, Vietnam, and Laos, the Black-breasted Leaf Turtle (Geoemyda spengleri) is a tiny, unique terrestrial turtle that is native to Southeast Asia. The ideal habitat for this species is a tropical or subtropical forest, with enough of underbrush and leaf litter for protection and food. The turtle relies on these woods for life because they provide food and shelter from predators; protecting their environment is crucial to ensuring the turtle's future existence.
Geoemyda spengleri is notable for its unusual shape, which resembles a leaf thanks to its dark, almost black plastron and serrated carapace. By blending in with the surrounding flora, this one-of-a-kind shell design provides outstanding concealment on the forest floor. Another factor contributing to the turtle's stealthiness is its little size; it seldom grows more than 10 or 12 cm in length. The moniker "leaf turtle" perfectly captures the natural environment it prefers as well as its outward look.