Sacalia bealei (Gray, 1831) |
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| Order | Testudines 龜鱉目 |
| Family | Geoemydidae 地龜科 |
| Genus | Sacalia 眼斑水龜屬 |
| Species | Sacalia bealei |
| Other name | Eye-spotted Turtle, Beal's-eyed Turtle |
| Chinese name | 六眼龜, 眼斑龜 |
| Carapace length | About 18cm |
| Origin | Native. |
| Description | Brown carapace with black spots, especially at the anterior end behind the neck. |
| Habitat | Mountain stream from low to high elevations. |
| Behaviour | Nocturnal. Timid and nervous, and will scramble and flail wildly with its claws when picked up. |
| Diet | Crayfish and worm. |
| Reproduction | Breeding habit not known. Reported to lay 6 eggs at a time. |
| Distribution | Rare species in Hong Kong, known record from 6 specimens. |
| Conservation Status | IUCN Redlist: EN (Endangered) |