Wildlifeof China
Four-eyed Turtle
Tortoises & Freshwater Turtles
Photo: François Charles · CC BY-SA 3.0
Sacalia quadriocellata
Basic stats
Diet
Crickets, worms, snails, aquatic plants, greens and some fruits
Range
South-east China (including Guangxi, Guizhou, Jiangxi, Fujian), Vietnam and Laos
Size
Carapace up to 15cm
The four-eyed turtle is named for two bright yellow or green spots on the back of its head that can look like another pair of eyes. The carapace ranges from yellowish-tan to deep chocolate-brown, and it can grow to a carapace length of 15cm (Wikipedia, general species account).
Its dietary preferences have not been studied in detail, but it eats a wide variety of animals and plants, including crickets, worms, snails, aquatic plants, greens and certain fruits. The Reptile Database gives its range as south-east China (including Guangxi, Guizhou, Jiangxi and Fujian), Vietnam and Laos (The Reptile Database; Wikipedia, general species account).
Quick answers
- What does the Four-eyed Turtle eat?
- Crickets, worms, snails, aquatic plants, greens and some fruits
- Where is the Four-eyed Turtle found?
- South-east China (including Guangxi, Guizhou, Jiangxi, Fujian), Vietnam and Laos
- How big is the Four-eyed Turtle?
- Carapace up to 15cm