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non CITES protected chelonians in the markets
Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia : Java, Kalimantan, Sumatera, Malaysia : Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, Sarawak, Philippines, Singapore, ThailandCyclemys dentata - Asian leaf turtle
40 RMB ($5 US) per kilogram
Cyclemys were extremely common in the pet markets in the Guangzhou Qing Ping markets. While primarily in the pet market area, there were a fair number present in the medicinal markets as well.
A "typical" Cyclemys dentata from the Qing Ping market.
The animal below was found in the Chengdu pet markets.
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