The Four-eyed turtle (Sacalia quadriocellata) is a reptile of the order Testudines. Its name referns to two bright yellow or green spots that occur on the back of its head that can look like another pair of eyes. This species of turtle occurs in southern China and Hainan, in the Annamite Mountains and northeastern region of Laos, and in the mountains of northern and central Vietnam.
A male of this species has successfully produced hybrids with the Chinese Pond Turtle in captivity. Given that the "four-eye" pattern is inherited by these hybrids, it seems well possible that the mysterious Chinese False-eyed Turtle is actually based on a hybrid specimen.
Read more about Four-eyed Turtle: Description, Ecology, Status and Conservation
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