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| Philippine Pond Turtle Heosemys leytensis (Taylor, 1920) |
| Other Names: Leyte Pond Turtle, Leyte
Fresh-water Turtle, Palawan Pond Turtle Common Names: Pagong, Ba-o Habitat/Distribution: Known only from specimens collected in Cabalian, Southern Leyte and Taytay, Northern Palawan Habitat / Behavior: Mainly freshwater or semi-aquatic turtles. Adult turtles are omnivorous. The plastrons of emydines are usually solid with the exception of Emys, Emydoidea, and Terrapene, which have hinged plastrons, i.e. they can close their shells to some extent. Threats: Known from only 4 specimens this species has acquired a mythical reputation that will make any further animals extremely valuable in the pet trade. There are no data to estimates its extent of occurrence, but it is presumed to be either extremely rare or restricted to one or very few small localities. Interesting Information: Known to be one of the least known specimens of hard-shelled turtle in the world. Conservation Efforts/Measures: Fisheries Administrative Order No. 88 , Fisheries Administrative Order No. 36 Photograph Information: Courtesy of JMC Publishing Co. 's "Guide to Philippine Flora and Fauna book X" by Angel C. Alcala |
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