Spiny Turtle (Heosemys spinosa)
The Spiny Turtle (Heosemys spinosa) is a freshwater turtle found in rainforest streams of Southeast Asia, listed Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
- Common name
- Spiny Turtle
- Scientific name
- Heosemys spinosa
- Conservation status (IUCN Red List)
- Endangered
- Habitat
- Rainforest streams of Southeast Asia
Hatchlings wear a 'cogwheel' shell with sharp spikes to avoid being swallowed by forest predators.