Emydocephalus
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Etymology
The generic name, Emydocephalus, is from the Greek words ὲμύς (emys) meaning "turtle", and κεφαλή (kephale) meaning "head".
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Geographic range
Species of the genus Emydocephalus are found in East Asia, Southeast Asia, and Australasia.
Species
Emydocephalus has three recognized species.
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