Moss-backed Turtle 
Creature Facts
Scientific Name:
Mauremys mutica
Other Names and/or Listed subspecies:
Green-Haired Turtle, Asian Yellow Pond Turtle
Group:
Reptiles
Status/Date Listed as Endangered:
EN-IUCN: 2000
Area(s) Where Listed As Endangered:
China, Japan, Taiwan, Vietnam
Facts Summary:
The Moss-backed Turtle (Mauremys mutica) is a species of concern belonging in the species group "reptiles" and found in the following area(s): China, Japan, Taiwan, Vietnam. This species is also known by the following name(s): Green-Haired Turtle, Asian Yellow Pond Turtle.
Moss-backed Turtle Facts Last Updated:
January 1, 2016
January 1, 2016
To Cite This Page:
Glenn, C. R. 2006. "Earth's Endangered Creatures - Moss-backed Turtle Facts" (Online). Accessed 1/25/2025 at https://earthsendangered.com/profile.asp?sp=3596&ID=3.
Glenn, C. R. 2006. "Earth's Endangered Creatures - Moss-backed Turtle Facts" (Online). Accessed 1/25/2025 at https://earthsendangered.com/profile.asp?sp=3596&ID=3.
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