Chinemys
Encyclopedia
Chinemys is a genus
of turtle
in the family
Geoemydidae
(formerly Bataguridae). It is sometimes included in Mauremys
, but they do not seem to be particularly close relatives.
Species
of the genus Chinemys are:
Genus
In biology, a genus is a low-level taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of living and fossil organisms, which is an example of definition by genus and differentia...
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 sometimes included in Mauremys
Mauremys
Mauremys is a genus of turtle in the family Geoemydidae . Ocadia and Chinemys are included here by some scientists, but not by the majority nor by hobbyists.Species include:...
, but they do not seem to be particularly close relatives.
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 the genus Chinemys are:
- Chinese Broad-headed Pond TurtleChinese Broad-headed Pond TurtleThe Chinese broad-headed pond turtle is a species of turtle in the Bataguridae family.It is endemic to China.-Source:* Asian Turtle Trade Working Group 2000. . Downloaded on 29 July 2007....
, Chinemys megalocephala - Red-necked Pond TurtleRed-necked Pond TurtleThe Red-necked pond turtle is a species of turtle in the Geoemydidae family. It is endemic to China.- References :* Asian Turtle Trade Working Group 2000. . Downloaded on 29 July 2007.Bibliography...
, Chinemys nigricans - Chinese Pond TurtleChinese Pond TurtleThe Chinese pond turtle, Reeves' turtle or Chinese three-keeled pond turtle is a species of turtle in the family Geoemydidae . It is found in China, Japan, Korea and Taiwan. This specific turtle is semi-aquatic so it loves to bask in the sun on rocks or logs and can often be found leaving water to...
, Chinemys reevesii