The masked map turtle

The masked map turtle is counted in the map turtle family It doesn't look good, the size is not very special, and it is not very rare in the market, so it is often ignored by people. It is such an inconspicuous turtle, what are their appearance and characteristics? How can we tell the difference?

1. Appearance characteristics of the masked map turtle

Carrasole Olive to dark brown, larvae and males have black spines on their spines; the costal and marginal shields have yellow oval patterns. The plastron is cream-colored, or yellow with a hint of green, the intersection of the edges of the scutes is black, and there are spikes on the thoracic and ventral shields. There are yellow or yellow-green spots behind the eyes, and the tip of the nose is also dotted with yellow or yellow-green dots. There are short, tortuous or horizontal light-colored lines on the chin. Adult females develop extremely large heads.

2. Identification of male and female masked map turtles

Male turtles have a thicker and longer tail than female turtles, and their cloaca is located beyond the rear edge of the carapace. Male turtles have elongated claws on their front feet. Body size in adulthood may also be a distinguishing characteristic. For most adult turtles, the smallest female turtle is equal to or even larger than the largest male turtle.

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