The Asian forest tortoise (Manouria emys) is a species of tortoise in the family Testudinidae. The species is endemic to Southeast Asia. It is believed to be among the most primitive of living tortoises, based on molecular and morphological studies.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Asian Forest Tortoise being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Manouria impressa
- Chelonoidis denticulatus
- Indotestudo elongata
- Aldabrachelys gigantea
- Kinixys erosa
- Chelonoidis niger
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Testudines
- Family
- Testudinidae
- Genus
- Manouria
- Species
- Manouria emys
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