Species Spotlight! Indochinese Box Turtle!
Also known as the Flowerback Box Turtle, the glorious galbinifrons is a member of the Cuora genus, the Asian box turtles. This seriously stunning species is Critically Endangered and are important residents of our Turtle Survival Center. Support their care today here- https://give.turtlesurvival.org/2023-Turtle-Month-SM
Common name: Indochinese Box Turtle
Countries of origin: China, Laos, Vietnam
Habitat: Tropical and subtropical upland, moist, closed-canopy forests
Threats: Collection for the pet and food trades; habitat destruction
Wild Population: Decreasing; estimated population reduction greater than 90%
Conservation: Captive breeding and assurance colonies; field surveys; protected in the wild in China, Laos, and Vietnam; CITES Appendix II
Graphic: Jordan Gray
Turtle Photos: Jordan Gray, Cris Hagen
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