Cat-eLog Right Sisoridae Right Glyptosterninae Right The genus Glyptosternon

Down Summary of glyptosternon
Pronounced Gleep toe stir nawn
Etymology The generic name comes from the Greek glyptos, meaning carved, and sternon, meaning breast, in reference to the folds of skin comprising the thoracic adhesive apparatus.
Size Smallest 240mm, largest 240mm, average 240mm, most commonly 240mm. All SL.
Species There are 2 "species" in the database
Keepers 2 species (100%) are being kept by registered keepers
New spp. / time
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Distribution

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Down Most Kept Species
1.
Glyptosternon oschaniniGlyptosternon oschanini
(50%)
2.
Glyptosternon reticulatumGlyptosternon reticulatum
(50%)
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