Beal's Eyed Turtle
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Beal's eyed turtle is sometimes called Beal's four-eyed turtle, though that is not an ideal name due to possibility of confusion with the Four-eyed Turtle
proper (S quadriocellata). It is a species
of turtle
in the family
Geoemydidae
(formerly Bataguridae).
It is found in China
and Hong Kong
. Listed as Endangered by the IUCN, these turtles are hunted for use in folk medicine
.
Four-eyed Turtle
The Four-eyed turtle is a reptile of the order Testudines. Its name referns to two bright yellow or green spots that occur on the back of its head that can look like another pair of eyes...
proper (S quadriocellata). It is a species
Species
In biology, a species is one of the basic units of biological classification and a taxonomic rank. A species is often defined as a group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring. While in many cases this definition is adequate, more precise or differing measures are...
of turtle
Turtle
Turtles are reptiles of the order Testudines , characterised by a special bony or cartilaginous shell developed from their ribs that acts as a shield...
in the family
Family (biology)
In biological classification, family is* a taxonomic rank. Other well-known ranks are life, domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, genus, and species, with family fitting between order and genus. As for the other well-known ranks, there is the option of an immediately lower rank, indicated by the...
Geoemydidae
Geoemydidae
Geoemydidae is the largest and most diverse family in the order Testudines with about 70 species. It includes the Eurasian pond and river turtles and Neotropical wood turtles.-Characteristics:...
(formerly Bataguridae).
It is found in China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
and Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
. Listed as Endangered by the IUCN, these turtles are hunted for use in folk medicine
Folk medicine
-Description:Refers to healing practices and ideas of body physiology and health preservation known to a limited segment of the population in a culture, transmitted informally as general knowledge, and practiced or applied by anyone in the culture having prior experience.All cultures and societies...
.