Malaysian Giant Turtle (Orlitia borneensis)

The Malaysian Giant Turtle (Orlitia borneensis) is a freshwater turtle found in rivers and lakes of Malaysia, Sumatra and Borneo, listed Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Common name

Malaysian Giant Turtle

Scientific name

Orlitia borneensis

Conservation status (IUCN Red List)

Endangered

Habitat

Rivers & lakes of Malaysia, Sumatra & Borneo

The largest freshwater turtle in Southeast Asia. A heavy-duty resident of deep river systems.