Malayemys
Encyclopedia
Malayemys is a genus of turtle
in the Geoemydidae
family. It was considered monotypic
until 2004, but as of 2010 consists of two species. Its found in several countries of Southeast Asia.
Damonia was used by Gray
in 1869 but is considered a junior homonym.. It was considered monotypic
until 2004 As of 2010 the genus consists of two species Malayemys macrocephala and Malayemys subtrijuga
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 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:...
family. It was considered monotypic
Monotypic
In biology, a monotypic taxon is a taxonomic group with only one biological type. The term's usage differs slightly between botany and zoology. The term monotypic has a separate use in conservation biology, monotypic habitat, regarding species habitat conversion eliminating biodiversity and...
until 2004, but as of 2010 consists of two species. Its found in several countries of Southeast Asia.
Taxonomy
The genus is attributed to Lindholm, 1931.Damonia was used by Gray
John Edward Gray
John Edward Gray, FRS was a British zoologist. He was the elder brother of George Robert Gray and son of the pharmacologist and botanist Samuel Frederick Gray ....
in 1869 but is considered a junior homonym.. It was considered monotypic
Monotypic
In biology, a monotypic taxon is a taxonomic group with only one biological type. The term's usage differs slightly between botany and zoology. The term monotypic has a separate use in conservation biology, monotypic habitat, regarding species habitat conversion eliminating biodiversity and...
until 2004 As of 2010 the genus consists of two species Malayemys macrocephala and Malayemys subtrijuga
Malayemys subtrijuga
Malayemys subtrijuga is a species of turtle in the Geoemydidae family. It was monotypic within the genus Malayemys until Brophy revalidated Malayemys macrocephala long time considered to be a synonym of M...