Donut Turtle

There are many types of donut turtles, and the differences are not very big. They live in the same area, so hybridization often occurs, resulting in differences within the species. It is difficult to identify, but this is indeed a turtle that is relatively easy to raise, very common, and looks very gorgeous.

Chinese name: donut turtle

Binary name: Pseudemys concinna

English name: river cooter

Kingdom: Animal Kingdom

Phylum: Chordata

Subphylum: Vertebrates

Class: Reptilia

Order: Turtles< /p>

Suborder: Turtles

Family: Turtles

Species: Donut turtles

Distribution: Northeastern Mexico to the southeastern United States.

Life habits: Not afraid of the cold. It can hibernate naturally when the water temperature is above 0℃, it can hibernate when the water temperature is about 15℃, it can hunt prey when the water temperature is 20℃, and it is suitable to live in water of 25℃.

Food habits: In nature, it eats shellfish, crustaceans, fish and algae. Under artificial breeding conditions, they like to eat lean meat, fish and vegetable leaves.

Characteristics: Friendly and active temperament, non-aggressive.

Reproduction habits: The breeding season is from May to July every year, and 1-9 eggs are laid each time. The egg has a long diameter of 33 to 43 mm and a short diameter of 22 to 33 mm.

Identification: The hybridization phenomenon among members of the donut turtle is serious, so the plastron markings and head stripes vary greatly, making it difficult to distinguish.