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painted terrapin

/ˈpeɪntɪd ˈtɛrəpɪn/

Traduction: Espèce de tortue d'eau douce (Batagur borneoensis) d'Asie du Sud-Est, reconnaissable à ses marques vives sur la tête et la carapace. Gravement menacée d'extinction en raison de la perte de son habitat et du braconnage.

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/ˈpeɪntɪd ˈtɛrəpɪn/formalscientific
  • frEspèce de tortue d'eau douce (Batagur borneoensis) d'Asie du Sud-Est, reconnaissable à ses marques vives sur la tête et la carapace. Gravement menacée d'extinction en raison de la perte de son habitat et du braconnage.

A species of freshwater turtle (Batagur borneoensis) found in Southeast Asia, known for its distinctive bright markings on the head and shell. It is critically endangered due to habitat loss and poaching.

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    A species of turtle (Batagur borneoensis) found in Southeast Asia, known for its distinctive bright markings on the head and shell.

    frBatagur de Bornéo

    • The painted terrapin is critically endangered due to habitat loss.
    • Conservationists are working to protect the nesting sites of the painted terrapin.
    • The male painted terrapin develops bright red and white markings during the breeding season.