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Species Spotlight! Four-eyed Turtle!
May 4, 2023
The Fourth is Strong With This One!
Sacalia quadriocellata even sounds like the name of an obscure Jedi Master. Could be that no one feels like they can sneak up on this Force Sensitive Four-eyed Turtle, or maybe, for Four-eyed’s, those extra eye-spots just look really attractive!
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Scientific name: Sacalia quadriocellata
Countries of origin: China, Laos, Vietnam
Habitat: Hill streams and brooks in tropical and subtropical evergreen forests
Threats: Habitat destruction, degradation, and alteration; intense collection for the pet trade
Wild Population: Decreasing; estimated population reduction greater than 90%; majority now reside in protected areas
Conservation: Captive breeding; reintroduction projects; field surveys; protected in the wild in Hong Kong and China; trade highly restricted and regulated in Vietnam; CITES Appendix II
Graphic: Jordan Gray
Turtle Photo: Cris Hagen, WCS Bronx Zoo
**Turtle Survival Alliance strives to provide the most accurate and up-to-date information. If you have any comments, questions, or concerns, please contact Jordan Gray at [email protected]**
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