The Chinese stripe-necked turtle (Mauremys sinensis) or golden thread turtle, is a species of turtle in the family Geoemydidae. They are widely distributed in the subtropical regions of Taiwan.
Like many other Geoemydidae, this species hybridizes vigorously with related and not-so-closely related members of its family.
It is one of the two most commonly found species used for divination that have been recovered from Shang dynasty sites, despite the Shang capital being over 1000 km north of its modern-day distribution range.[3]
Chinese-stripe-necked turtles have a green body. As a juvenile, its carapace is grayish green and there are three distinctive ridges. As an adult, the color fades to a brown color and the two ridges gradually disappear. The plastron is ivory in color with small black spots. The male's tail is more coarse and long, while adult females will be larger than the males.
Habitatedit
Chinese stripe-necked turtles prefer lowland waters such as ponds, canals, and slow-moving rivers.[1] Climate is very important when sustaining a risk of invasion, since the turtles become naturalized in areas with a suitable climate.[4]
Distributionedit
The Chinese stripe-necked turtle is found in China (Hainan, Guangdong & Fujian), Taiwan and northern & central Vietnam.[1] There were hatchlings in the Torre Flavia wetland (coast of central Italy). This resulted in the idea that there is naturalization of the local population.[4]
Conservationedit
Chinese stripe-necked turtles are protected by the CITES and IUCN, captive-breeding Chinese stripe-necked turtles are approved. Another reason that affects its population is the invasion of red-eared sliders. In Hong Kong, mainland China and Taiwan and in some other countries, it is a popular pet turtle.
Hybridizationedit
In captivity, hybrids have been produced between this species and Japanese pond turtle, (Mauremys japonica) and the Chinese pond turtle, (Mauremys sinensis) as well as with a male Cyclemys (oldhami) shanensis. The supposed species Ocadia glyphistoma is a hybrid between a male M. sinensis and a female Vietnamese pond turtle, (Mauremys annamensis) a species nearly extinct in the wild. Ocadia philippeni was also shown to be of hybrid origin, a male M. sinensis with a female Cuora trifasciata. Both are either naturally occurring or bred for the pet trade. Any individuals that are available as pets therefore need to be kept separate from other members of the family to prevent hybridization.
Reproductionedit
After mating, the female turtle may lay 5-20 eggs that hatch about 60 days when needed.
Footnotesedit
^ abcLi, P.; Rao, D.-Q.; Wang, L. (2021). "Mauremys sinensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T15026A547319. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-2.RLTS.T15026A547319.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
^Fritz Uwe; Peter Havaš (2007). "Checklist of Chelonians of the World". Vertebrate Zoology. 57 (2): 234. doi:10.3897/vz.57.e30895. ISSN 1864-5755.
^Keightley (1979), see especially pp. 160, 189-194.
^ abDi Blasio, Laura; Santoro, Riccardo; Ferri, Vincenzo; Battisti, Corrado; Soccini, Christiana; Egidi, Alessandro; Scalici, Massimiliano (2021). "First successful reproduction of the Chinese striped-necked turtle Mauremys sinensis (Gray, 1834) in a European wetland". BioInvasions Records. 10 (3): 721–729. doi:10.3391/bir.2021.10.3.22.
Referencesedit
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Buskirk, James R.; Parham, James F. & Feldman, Chris R. (2005): On the hybridisation between two distantly related Asian turtles (Testudines: Sacalia × Mauremys). Salamandra41: 21–26. PDF fulltext[permanent dead link]
Keightley (1979): Sources of Shang History: The Oracle-Bone Inscriptions of Bronze Age China. David N. Keightley. University of California Press. 1979.
Spinks, Phillip Q.; Shaffer, Bradley H.; Iverson, John B. & McCord, William P. (2004) : "Phylogenetic hypotheses for the turtle family Geomydidae". Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution 32, 164–182. Academic Press, Cambridge:MA.
Tien-Hsi Chen, & Kuang-Yang Lue. (2008). Home ranges and movements of the Chinese stripe-necked turtle (Ocadia sinensis) in the Keelung River, northern Taiwan. Amphibia-Reptilia, 29(3), 383–392.
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The Chinese stripe necked turtle Mauremys sinensis or golden thread turtle is a species of turtle in the family Geoemydidae They are widely distributed in the subtropical regions of Taiwan Chinese stripe necked turtle At the San Diego Zoo Conservation status Critically Endangered IUCN 3 1 1 Scientific classification Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Class Reptilia Order Testudines Suborder Cryptodira Superfamily Testudinoidea Family Geoemydidae Genus Mauremys Species M sinensis Binomial name Mauremys sinensis Gray 1870 Synonyms 2 Ocadia sinensis Gray 1870 Emys sinensis Gray 1834 Emys bennettii Gray 1844 Graptemys sinensis Agassiz 1857 Clemmys bennettii Strauch 1862 Clemmys sinensis Strauch 1862 Emys chinensis Gray 1870 ex errore Mauremys sinensis Gray 1870 Testudo anyangensis Ping 1930 Pseudocadia anyangensis Lindholm 1931 Mauremys sinensis changwui Tao 1988 Mauremys sinensis sinensis Artner 2003 Like many other Geoemydidae this species hybridizes vigorously with related and not so closely related members of its family It is one of the two most commonly found species used for divination that have been recovered from Shang dynasty sites despite the Shang capital being over 1000 km north of its modern day distribution range 3 Contents 1 Description 2 Habitat 3 Distribution 4 Conservation 5 Hybridization 6 Reproduction 7 Footnotes 8 ReferencesDescription editChinese stripe necked turtles have a green body As a juvenile its carapace is grayish green and there are three distinctive ridges As an adult the color fades to a brown color and the two ridges gradually disappear The plastron is ivory in color with small black spots The male s tail is more coarse and long while adult females will be larger than the males Habitat editChinese stripe necked turtles prefer lowland waters such as ponds canals and slow moving rivers 1 Climate is very important when sustaining a risk of invasion since the turtles become naturalized in areas with a suitable climate 4 Distribution editThe Chinese stripe necked turtle is found in China Hainan Guangdong amp Fujian Taiwan and northern amp central Vietnam 1 There were hatchlings in the Torre Flavia wetland coast of central Italy This resulted in the idea that there is naturalization of the local population 4 Conservation editChinese stripe necked turtles are protected by the CITES and IUCN captive breeding Chinese stripe necked turtles are approved Another reason that affects its population is the invasion of red eared sliders In Hong Kong mainland China and Taiwan and in some other countries it is a popular pet turtle Hybridization editIn captivity hybrids have been produced between this species and Japanese pond turtle Mauremys japonica and the Chinese pond turtle Mauremys sinensis as well as with a male Cyclemys oldhami shanensis The supposed species Ocadia glyphistoma is a hybrid between a male M sinensis and a female Vietnamese pond turtle Mauremys annamensis a species nearly extinct in the wild Ocadia philippeni was also shown to be of hybrid origin a male M sinensis with a female Cuora trifasciata Both are either naturally occurring or bred for the pet trade Any individuals that are available as pets therefore need to be kept separate from other members of the family to prevent hybridization Reproduction editAfter mating the female turtle may lay 5 20 eggs that hatch about 60 days when needed Footnotes edit a b c Li P Rao D Q Wang L 2021 Mauremys sinensis IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2021 e T15026A547319 doi 10 2305 IUCN UK 2021 2 RLTS T15026A547319 en Retrieved 16 November 2021 Fritz Uwe Peter Havas 2007 Checklist of Chelonians of the World Vertebrate Zoology 57 2 234 doi 10 3897 vz 57 e30895 ISSN 1864 5755 Keightley 1979 see especially pp 160 189 194 a b Di Blasio Laura Santoro Riccardo Ferri Vincenzo Battisti Corrado Soccini Christiana Egidi Alessandro Scalici Massimiliano 2021 First successful reproduction of the Chinese striped necked turtle Mauremys sinensis Gray 1834 in a European wetland BioInvasions Records 10 3 721 729 doi 10 3391 bir 2021 10 3 22 References edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Mauremys sinensis nbsp Wikispecies has information related to Mauremys sinensis Buskirk James R Parham James F amp Feldman Chris R 2005 On the hybridisation between two distantly related Asian turtles Testudines Sacalia Mauremys Salamandra 41 21 26 PDF fulltext permanent dead link Keightley 1979 Sources of Shang History The Oracle Bone Inscriptions of Bronze Age China David N Keightley University of California Press 1979 Spinks Phillip Q Shaffer Bradley H Iverson John B amp McCord William P 2004 Phylogenetic hypotheses for the turtle family Geomydidae Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution 32 164 182 Academic Press Cambridge MA Tien Hsi Chen amp Kuang Yang Lue 2008 Home ranges and movements of the Chinese stripe necked turtle Ocadia sinensis in the Keelung River northern Taiwan Amphibia Reptilia 29 3 383 392 Retrieved from https en 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