Turtles and crocodiles of Sumatra

Every turtles and crocodiles in the Wildlife of Sumatra guide: 19 species, grouped by family or group. Each name opens its page with photos, identification notes, habitat and range.

Crocodilians

• Saltwater Crocodile Crocodylus porosus
• False Gharial Tomistoma schlegelii

Sea Turtles

• Leatherback Turtle Dermochelys coriacea
• Green Turtle Chelonia mydas
• Hawksbill Turtle Eretmochelys imbricata

Turtles & Tortoises

• Malayan River Terrapin Batagur affinis
• Painted Terrapin Batagur borneoensis
• Southern River Terrapin Cuora couro
• Asian Leaf Turtle Cyclemys dentata
• Enigmatic Leaf Turtle Cyclemys enigmatica
• Spiny Turtle Heosemys spinosa
• Malayan Flat-shelled Turtle Notochelys platynota
• Malaysian Giant Turtle Orlitia borneensis
• Black Marsh Turtle Siebenrockiella crassicollis
• Asian Forest Tortoise Manouria emys

Softshell Turtles

• Asiatic Softshell Turtle Amyda cartilaginea
• Siamese Giant Softshell Turtle Chitra chitra
• Malayan Softshell Turtle Dogania subplana
• Cantor's Giant Softshell Turtle Pelochelys cantorii

Frequently asked questions

How many turtles and crocodiles are in the Wildlife of Sumatra guide?

The guide lists 19 turtles and crocodiles of Sumatra, each with its own page covering identification, habitat and range.

Which groups of turtles and crocodiles are covered?

Crocodilians (2), Sea Turtles (3), Turtles & Tortoises (10), Softshell Turtles (4).