Siebenrockiella crassicollis (commonly known as black marsh turtle, smiling terrapin, and Siamese temple turtle, among others) is a freshwater turtle endemic to Southeast Asia. It is one of two species classified under the genus Siebenrockiella in the family Geoemydidae.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Black Marsh Turtle 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
- Melanochelys trijuga
- Pelusios castaneus
- Notochelys platynota
- Mesoclemmys gibba
- Cyclemys dentata
- Mauremys mutica
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Testudines
- Family
- Geoemydidae
- Genus
- Siebenrockiella
- Species
- Siebenrockiella crassicollis
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