Kura Bergerigi / Kura Daun
NAMA | NAME
KURA BERGERIGI
ASIAN LEAF TURTLE
(Cyclemys dentata)
TAKSONOMI | TAXONOMY
Kerajaan Animalia Kingdom
Filum Chordata Phylum
Kelas Reptilia Class
Ordo Testudines Order
Famili Geoemydidae Family
Genus Cyclemys Genus
Berasal dari Asia Tenggara, termasuk Indonesia, kura bergerigi adalah kura-kura air tawar berukuran sedang (15-24 cm). Karapasnya dihiasi dengan warna cokelat tua atau hitam dan hijau yang bergerigi di bagian belakang, menyerupai daun. Ini lebih menonjol pada remaja karena memberikan perlindungan dari predator. Pemalu dan tertutup, dia lebih menyukai perairan sungai dan kolam yang tenang, tempat dia memakan tumbuhan air, serangga, dan makhluk kecil. Karena bukan perenang yang kuat, dia lebih suka berjalan di dasar perairan. Kura bergerigi adalah spesies “Hampir Terancam” terutama karena hilangnya habitat dan perburuan untuk diambil dagingnya.
Native to Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, the Asian leaf turtle is a medium-sized (15-24 cm) freshwater turtle. Its carapace is adorned with dark brown or black coloration and green that is serrated at the hind, resembling leaves. This is more prominent in juveniles as it offers protection against predators. Shy and secretive, it prefers the calm waters of rivers and ponds, where it feasts on aquatic plants, insects, and small creatures. As it is not a strong swimmer, it prefers to walk on the bottom of a body of water. The Asian leaf turtle is a “Near Threatened” species mainly due to habitat loss and hunting for their meat.
DISTRIBUSI DAN HABITAT | DISTRIBUTION AND HABITAT
Kura bergerigi memiliki jangkauan distribusi yang luas di seluruh Asia Tenggara. Di Indonesia, spesies ini ditemukan di berbagai wilayah, antara lain Sumatra, Jawa, dan Kalimantan. Dia mendiami ekosistem air tawar seperti sungai dan kolam. Kura bergerigi lebih menyukai badan air yang bergerak lambat atau tergenang dengan vegetasi yang lebat. Mereka sering ditemukan di hutan hujan dataran rendah.
The Asian leaf turtle has a wide distribution range throughout Southeast Asia. In Indonesia, this species is found in various parts of the country, including Sumatra, Java, and Borneo. It inhabits freshwater ecosystems such as streams and ponds. Asian leaf turtles prefer slow-moving or stagnant water bodies with dense vegetation. They are often found in lowland rainforests..
DIET DAN NUTRISI | DIET AND NUTRITION
Kura ini bersifat diurnal dan menghabiskan waktunya dengan berjemur di bebatuan atau batang kayu, serta mencari makan serangga, buah-buahan, ikan kecil dan moluska.
These turtles are diurnal and spend their time basking on rocks or logs, as well as foraging for insects, fruits, small fish, and molluscs.
SIFAT UTAMA DAN FAKTA UNIK | KEY TRAITS AND FUN FACTS
Kura bergerigi umumnya merupakan spesies pemalu dan tertutup, dengan cepat mundur ke dalam air saat terancam. Indonesia adalah rumah bagi beragam spesies reptil, termasuk kura bergerigi. Kura, secara umum, memiliki makna budaya dan ekologis di Indonesia, dan sering digambarkan dalam seni tradisional dan cerita rakyat. Kura bergerigi, bersama dengan spesies kura lainnya, berkontribusi terhadap keanekaragaman hayati ekosistem air tawar Indonesia secara keseluruhan.
The Asian leaf turtle is generally a shy and secretive species, quickly retreating into water when threatened. Indonesia is home to a diverse range of reptile species, including the Asian leaf turtle. Turtles, in general, have cultural and ecological significance in Indonesia, and they are often depicted in traditional art and folklore. The Asian leaf turtle, along with other turtle species, contributes to the overall biodiversity of Indonesia’s freshwater ecosystems.
STATUS KONSERVASI | CONSERVATION STATUS
Menurut International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), kura bergerigi saat ini terdaftar sebagai “Hampir Terancam” IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the Asian leaf turtle is currently listed as “Near Threatened” on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.