How is the most expensive turtle in China ranked?

Generally, it is sorted by rarity, ornamental value and medicinal value. , ranked as follows:

1, green turtle

Green turtle is a kind of freshwater turtle with Cladosporium on its back, which is a kind of turtle with high ornamental value. This kind of turtle is called "God Turtle", which is a relatively precious turtle species in China and has the reputation of living emerald and green-haired God Turtle. It is a precious aquatic animal with high ornamental value.

2. Silkworm turtles in Yunnan

Lock-shell turtles in Yunnan are endemic to China and generally live in Kunming, Yunnan and other areas. This kind of turtle generally lives in plateau and mountainous areas, and is a national second-class protected animal. In 2009, three females and one male were found in Yunnan, and the next generation was bred.

3. Black-necked turtle

Black-necked turtle, also known as Guangdong grass turtle, is a freshwater turtle family. Listed as an endangered protected animal by the state, it is one of the top ten precious soft-shelled turtles in China. Generally distributed in Guangdong and Hainan. It has high medicinal, edible and ornamental value, and is deeply loved by Guangdong turtle lovers.

4. Maurice Mutika

Maorui fish is rich in nutritional value, so it is called "stone money". Located in Anhui and Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces. This kind of turtle is a key protected animal in Guangdong Province. Because natural resources are getting less and less, it is necessary to vigorously develop artificial breeding to meet market demand.

5. Pan Shi shell turtle

Pan Shi closed-shell turtle is a kind of turtle unique to China. Discovered in Shaanxi Province on 198 1, it was named as Pan Shi closed-shell turtle in memory of Professor Pan Zhongguo. This turtle has been listed as a rare and endangered species and is a national second-class protected wild animal.

6. Zone's closed-shell hybrid turtle

Regional closed-shell hybrid turtle is a new breed cultivated by regional kitchen creek in rare animal farms. This kind of turtle has bright colors, fast growth and is easy to feed. It is a rare ornamental turtle with strong disease resistance, but its number is small.

7. Trionyx sinensis

Three-line closed-shell turtles, also known as money turtles, are mainly distributed in Guangdong, Guangxi and Hong Kong. Among the top ten precious soft-shelled turtles in China, it is a precious Chinese herbal medicine with strong ornamental value and is a national protected animal.

8. Yellow-edged box turtle

Yellow-edged box turtles, also known as plywood turtles and humpback turtles, are mainly distributed in Anhui, Henan and Guangdong. This kind of turtle has a unique and beautiful appearance and is deeply loved by turtle breeders. Usually kept in the yard or indoors, it is said to be a mascot that can protect the town house.

9. chickpeas

The shell of a young turtle is brown and its mouth is similar to that of an eagle. Mainly distributed in Anhui and Guangdong, as well as Hainan and Zhejiang. I like living in a mountain stream full of boulders and gravels. I like running in the sun, but I am still very active.

10, Baise soft-shelled turtle

Baise lockshell turtle is one of the top ten precious soft-shelled turtles in China. Its shell is reddish brown and generally distributed in Guangxi. I like to eat some Tenebrio molitor, earthworms and animal fish and shrimp. This kind of turtle is expensive and rarely traded in the market.

Extended data

Living habits

Common turtles in China. Often inhabit rivers, lakes or ponds. Eat worms, snails, shrimp, small fish and other animals, but also eat plant leaves and grains. Mating begins in late April and takes place at night;

May-August is the spawning period, and spawning is completed three or four times a year, with 5-7 eggs per hole; Before laying eggs, the female turtle digs a hole in the loose soil on the sunny and cool shore with her hind legs, lays her eggs in the hole, and covers the loose soil on the eggs after laying them.

Oval, hard and grayish white, with a diameter of 27 ~ 38 mm×13 ~ 20 mm. After 50 ~ 80 days in natural conditions, young turtles can swim and live independently after hatching.

The sex of turtles is controlled by temperature. When the temperature is 25℃, the young turtle is male, and when the temperature is higher than 28℃, the young turtle is female.