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1 to 15 PSI
Swimming: 1-1 Miles per hour (1-2 km/h)
Animal Type: Omnivores
A little freshwater turtle that belongs to the Kinosternidae family is the 3-Striped Mud Turtle, scientific name Kinosternon bourreti. This species is mostly found in Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam, and it is native to Southeast Asia. Turtles like this one are easily identifiable from other mud turtles because to the three stripes that run the length of their carapace. As the turtle matures, its stripes may fade from their most noticeable appearance in its juvenile years.
The slow-moving rivers, streams, and wetlands are just a few of the freshwater habitats that Kinosternon bourreti calls home. For food and protection from predators, it seeks for environments with squishy, muddy bottoms and plenty of plants. Its usual distribution pattern is that of a tropical monsoon, with clearly defined rainy and dry seasons. There are greater options for feeding and breeding for turtles during the rainy season since their habitat increases owing to increasing water levels.
One little freshwater turtle species, the 3-Striped Mud Turtle (Kinosternon bourreti), stands out from the crowd thanks to its three stripes along the length of its shell. As the turtle matures, its stripes become less noticeable, but they still serve as a distinctive feature that sets it apart from other mud turtles. The species was named after the well-respected French herpetologist René Léon Bourret, who made important contributions to the study of reptiles in Indochina.
The 3-Striped Mud Turtle is a native of Southeast Asia and may be found mostly in Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam. Its preferred habitats are slow-moving bodies of freshwater, such as rivers, streams, ponds, and swamps. Muddy, soft bottoms and plenty of aquatic plants provide cover from predators and food for the animals living there. Whether or not these aquatic habitats are available depends on the region's tropical monsoon climate, which has well defined wet and dry seasons.