[4] The Arakan forest turtle has 18 plastral annuli, a carapace length of 22 cm (8.7 in) and weighs 1.3 kg (2.9 lb).

[citation needed] In 2009, the Arakan forest turtles was discovered in Rakhine Yoma Elephant Range in Myanmar.

The scientific team also labeled the area as a good prospective place to focus conservation efforts for the turtle, despite the fact that locals do occasionally hunt and eat them.

Local hunters found eggs in June and July when skinning female specimens, possibly revealing the reproductive system and cycle of the species.

[7] Arakan forest turtles are being traded by animal pet dealers in China, who catch them in western Myanmar.