McCord’s Box Turtle
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Description
Range & Habitat
Found In: China/Mountain streams
Behavior
Diet
Carnivore
Conservation
Exploitation in Asia for its meat and traditional medicinal practices are the major threats to this species
Fun Facts
- The McCord’s Box Turtle is essential for conservation since it is thought to be extinct in its natural habitats

Scientific Name
Cuora mccordi
IUCN Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
Size
5 – 6 inches long
Females: 270-400 lbs.
Life Expectancy