Wildlifeof Malaysia
Yellow-headed Temple Turtle
Tortoises & Freshwater Turtles
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Heosemys annandalii
Basic stats
Range
Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam; possibly Myanmar
Size
Carapace over 50cm
The yellow-headed temple turtle is a large species of turtle in the family Geoemydidae, native to Southeast Asia. It may grow to over 50 cm in straight carapace length, and is found in Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, and possibly Myanmar (Wikipedia, general species account).
Quick answers
- Where is the Yellow-headed Temple Turtle found?
- Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam; possibly Myanmar
- How big is the Yellow-headed Temple Turtle?
- Carapace over 50cm