The leaf turtle
The carapace of the leaf turtle adult resembles that of the snapping turtle , but the characteristics of the head are more obvious, perfectly integrated with the body, forming a self-protective color, and the camouflage ability is relatively strong, which is not only convenient for avoiding natural enemies, but also for catching food.
The maximum carapace length of the dead leaf turtle is 40 centimeters, the carapace is rectangular, and the carapace is rough and knobbly. The maximum straight length of this turtle's carapace can reach 18 inches. Each scute is conical with pronounced concentric rings of growth. The head and neck are large, flat, and covered with numerous small tumors, nodules, and folds. The mouth is very wide and the nose is very long. The eyes are small and set very close to the nose.
When young, the color of the carapace and neck is dark brown to reddish brown, and the plastron is often bright orange-red. As the turtle grows older, the orange-red color on its plastron fades to yellow or brown. The neck is reddish-brown, eventually becoming tan or tawny. The throat has two dark belt-like stripes, and the plastron is dark. The maximum straight length of the carapace can be up to 18 inches. Each scute is conical with pronounced concentric rings of growth.
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