#geoemydidae

[herpsandbirds]

Spiny Turtle (Heosemys spinosa), juvenile, family Geoemydidae, Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, Singapore

ENDANGERED.

As the juvenile turtle ages, the point serration of the shell becomes less pointy and pronounced.

photographs by Lasantha Kumara

[uncharismatic-fauna]

Uncharismatic Fact of the Day

When it comes time to go big or go home, the Malaysian giant turtle certainly gives it their all! As the largest freshwater turtle in southeast Asia, this species can reach lengths of up to 80 cm (31 inches) and a weight of up to 50 kg (110 pounds). Due to their size, they spend most of their time swimming, and only come onto land to lay their eggs.

(Image: A Malaysian giant turtle (Orlitia borneensis) by Jakub Pošva

[have-you-seen-this-animal]

batagur affinis?

Have you seen the southern river terrapin (Batagur affinis)?

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Voting ended onDec 26, 2025

[thebeastsofindia]

Southern Keeled Box Turtle (Cuora mouhotii obsti), family Geoemydidae, order Testudines, Bhutan

Endangered

Photo by Lagay Tshering

[snototter]

A Malaysian snail eating turtle (Malayemys macrocephala) in Bangkok, Thailand

by Isabella Chowra

[herpsandbirds]

Spiny Turtle (Heosemys spinosa), juvenile, family Geoemydidae, found in SE Asia

ENDANGERED.

As the juvenile turtle ages, the point serration of the shell becomes less pointy and pronounced. The coloration and pattern also becomes duller and less colorful.

photograph by Reptiles4all

[herpsandbirds]

Ryukyu Black-breasted Leaf Turtle (Geoemyda japonica), family Geoemydidae, endemic to the Ryuku Islands of Japan

ENDANGERED.

photograph by Anthony Pierlioni

[herpsandbirds]

Ryukyu Black-breasted Leaf Turtle (Geoemyda japonica), family Geoemydidae, endemic to the Ryuku Islands of Japan

ENDANGERED.

photograph by Rupert GL