Yellow Pond Turtle
The yellow pond turtle has a yellow stripe that runs from behind their eyes to the nape of the neck. Their shells come in shades of brown and their skin is yellow or orange with black splotches. They spend most of their time in water but will venture onto land at night or during rainy weather. This species is at risk due to over hunting, water pollution, and increased pesticide use.
- Conservation StatusCritically Endangered
- Life span20 years
- Body sizearound 7.5 in.
- Native habitat Freshwater areas of Coastal China, Taiwan, Japan, and Vietnam
- DietInsects, fish, vegetation