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Mauremys sinensis
Chinese Golden Thread Turtle, Chinese Striped Terrapin
Up to 24 cm
Rivers, ponds and lakes in China and Vietnam
Mauremys sinensis
Up to 24 cm
Chinese stripe-necked turtles are endangered in mainland China. Along with other freshwater turtles in Asia, they are considered as food, medicine and pets. The high demand for these turtles causes over-exploitation. Though there are turtle farms, some of them are not sustainable. This all leads them towards extinction.