About Cyclemys dentata (Gray, 1831)
Nomenclature and Native Range
The Asian leaf turtle, with the scientific name Cyclemys dentata (Gray, 1831), is a turtle species native to Southeast Asia.
Trade and Carapace Appearance
It is quite common in the pet trade, and its carapace resembles that of a Cuora amboinensis hybrid.
Geographic Distribution
This turtle's distribution covers North India, Northeast India (Manipur), Bangladesh, Myanmar (Burma), Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, West Malaysia, Indonesia (Sumatra, Java, Borneo, Bali), the Philippines (Palawan including the Calamian Islands), and China.
Elevation Range and Depth Information
The species can be found at elevations up to 1,200 m, but its depth range is currently unknown.