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National Natural Monument
Reptiles
Ryukyu Black-breasted Leaf Turtle
Geoemyda japonica
The Ryukyu Black-breasted Leaf Turtle is a small, largely terrestrial turtle with three ridges on its shell. It is endemic to the Yanbaru forests of northern Okinawa Island and nearby islands, eating earthworms and fruit among the leaf litter. It has declined through forest development and collecting and is a Natural Monument.
- Scientific name
- Geoemyda japonica
- Group
- Reptiles
- Prefectures
- Okinawa
- 日本語
- リュウキュウヤマガメ
- 简体中文
- 日本山龟
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The Ryukyu Black-breasted Leaf Turtle is designated as a species without a fixed area and lives in places such as Okinawa.
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