Manouria tortoises

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Manouria tortoises are large, primitive Asian tortoises in the genus Manouria, known for their rugged shells and association with humid forest habitats.


Statements (40)
Predicate Object
instanceOf genus of tortoises
reptile taxon
activityPattern mainly terrestrial
associatedEnvironment moist leaf litter
bodyTemperatureRegulation ectothermic
class Reptilia
climatePreference warm, humid climates
commonName Manouria tortoises
commonNameOfSpecies Asian forest tortoise
impressed tortoise
conservationConcern some species threatened
diet herbivorous
ecologicalRole forest herbivore
evolutionaryDescription primitive tortoises
family Testudinidae
genusName Manouria
geographicDistribution South Asia
Southeast Asia
includesSpecies Manouria emys
Manouria impressa
kingdom Animalia
lifespanCharacteristic long-lived
limbDescription strong, elephantine legs
locomotion slow-moving
nativeToContinent Asia
order Testudines
phylum Chordata
reproduction oviparous
respiration lung-breathing
shellDescription rugged shell
shellFunction protection from predators
shellType high-domed carapace
sizeClass large tortoises
skeletonType vertebrate
taxonomicAuthority genus Manouria
taxonRank genus
threats habitat loss
over-collection for trade
typicalHabitat humid forests
tropical forests

Referenced by (8)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Manouria
Manouria impressa ("Asian brown tortoise")
Manouria tortoises
commonName
Manouria tortoises ("Asian forest tortoise")
commonNameOfSpecies
Manouria ("Manouria emys")
containsTaxon
Manouria ("Manouria emys")
hasLivingSpecies
Manouria tortoises ("Manouria emys")
includesSpecies
Manouria ("Manouria emys")
typeSpecies

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