Wildlifeof Thailand
Khorat Snail-eating Turtle
Geoemydidae
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Malayemys khoratensis
Basic stats
Diet
Freshwater snails and other aquatic animals
Habitat
Shallow wetlands and rice fields
Range
Khorat Plateau of Thailand and Laos
The Khorat snail-eating turtle is a localized Malayemys with a broad head and crushing jaws specialized for freshwater snails. It inhabits shallow wetlands, canals and rice fields on the Khorat Plateau of Thailand and Laos. Its recognition as a distinct species relies on consistent differences in facial striping and shell pattern from related snail-eating turtles (Wikipedia, general species account). It is Nationally Least Concern (Thailand Red Data 2025).
Quick answers
- What does the Khorat Snail-eating Turtle eat?
- Freshwater snails and other aquatic animals
- What habitat does the Khorat Snail-eating Turtle live in?
- Shallow wetlands and rice fields
- Where is the Khorat Snail-eating Turtle found?
- Khorat Plateau of Thailand and Laos