Associate Professor

E-mail: chenth@mail.npust.edu.tw
Tel: 886-8-7703202 ext 6598 (O)
Fax: 886-8-7740417
Office: WH207

• Ph.D., National Taiwan Normal University (Taipei, Taiwan), 1998
• M.S., National Taiwan Ocean University (Keelung, Taiwan), 1993
• B.S., National Sun Yat-sen University (Kaohsiung, Taiwan), 1988

• Assistant Professor, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology. 2010/08-2018/07
• Assistant Professor, Ching Kuo Institute of Management and Health. 2008/08-2010/07
• Associate Researcher, National Museum of Marine Science and Technology. 2006/01-2007/08
• Assistant Researcher, National Museum of Marine Science and Technology. 1998/07-2005/12

• Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group (TFTSG)/SSC/IUCN, 2000-present

• Ecology and Conservation of the Freshwater Turtles in Taiwan
• Possible Impacts of Introduced Turtles on Native Fauna
• Invasive (Nuisance) Reptiles in Taiwan

1. Chao L-L*, Chen T-H*, Shih C-M (2023) First report and molecular identifcation of a reptilian tick, Amblyomma helvolum (Acari: Ixodidae), infesting wild green iguanas, Iguana iguana (Reptilia: Iguanidae), in southern Taiwan. Experimental and Applied Acarology 90:375-387. (*equal contribution)
2. Chao L-L*, Chen T-H*, Shih C-M (2022) First zootiological survey of Amblyomma geoemydae ticks (Acari: Ixodidae) infesting a wild turtle (Cuora favomarginata) in northern Taiwan. Experimental and Applied Acarology 88:349-359. (*equal contribution)
3. Chao L-L*, Chen T-H*, Lien W-C, Erazo E, Shih C-M (2022) Molecular and morphological identification of a reptile-associated tick, Amblyomma geoemydae (Acari: Ixodidae), infesting wild yellow-margined box turtles (Cuora flavomarginata) in northern Taiwan. Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases 13:101901 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ttbdis.2022.101901. (*equal contribution)
4. Lee Y, Lin J‐W, Tseng S‐P, Chen T‐S, Lin S‐M (2019) Human disturbance as a possible cause of genetic introgression from exotic into native Mauremys turtles. Animal Conservation 22:556-567.
5. Lee K-H, Chen T-H, Shang G, Clulow S, Yang Y-J, Lin S-M (2019) A check list and population trends of invasive amphibians and reptiles in Taiwan. ZooKeys 829:85-30.
6. Lo L-C, Chen J-L, Chen T-H (2016) Survey of green sea turtle reproduction and population threat in Penghu County in 2014. Taiwan Journal of Biodiversity 18:51-68. (in Chinese with English abstract)
7. Lin S-M, Lee Y, Chen T-H, Lin J-W (2015) Habitat preference and Management of a Chinese pond turtle population protected by the demilitarized Kinmen Islands. Journal of Herpetology 49:399-404.
8. Ng K-Y, Chen T-H, Balazs GH (2014) Flying fish egg harvest off Keelung, Taiwan uncovers occurrence of pelagic phase green turtles. Marine Turtle Newsletter 143:14-15.
9. Shi H-T, Hou M, Pritchard P, Lau M, Wang J-C, Liu Y-X, Yeh F, Peng J-J, Fan Z-Y, Yin F, Chen T-H, van Dijk PP, Parham J, Fong J, Horne B, Zwartepoorte H, Schaffer C, Tucker J, Devaux B, Cadi A, Gong S-P, Lee KS (eds) (2013) Identification Manual for the Conservation of Turtles in China. Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, China.
10. Chang H-C, Chen T-H, Lin D-L (2011) Forensic science in support of conservation efforts - developments in morphological and chemical approaches in Taiwan. Forensic Science Review 23:37-54.
11. Lin Y-F, Wu S-H, Lin T-E, Mao J-J, Chen T-H (2010) Population status and distribution of the endangered yellow-margined box turtle Cuora flavomarginata in Taiwan. Oryx 44:581-587.
12. Chen T-H, Lue K-Y (2010) Population status and distribution of freshwater turtles in Taiwan. Oryx 44:261-266.
13. Fong JJ, Chen T-H (2010) DNA evidence for the hybridization of wild turtles in Taiwan: possible genetic pollution from trade animals. Conservation Genetics 11:2061-2066.
14. Ota H, Yasukawa Y, Fu J, Chen TH (2009) Cuora flavomarginata (Gray 1863) - yellow-margined box turtle. In: Rhodin AGJ, Pritchard PCH, van Dijk PP, Saumure RA, Buhlmann KA, Iverson JB, Mittermeier RA (eds). Conservation Biology of Freshwater Turtles and Tortoises: A Compilation Project of the IUCN/SSC Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group. Chelonian Research Monographs No. 5, pp. 035.1-035.10, doi:10.3854/crm.5.035.flavomarginata. v1.2009, http://www.iucn-tftsg.org/cbftt/.
15. Chen T-H, Chang H-C, Lue K-Y (2009) Unregulated trade in turtle shells for Chinese traditional medicine in East and Southeast Asia: the case of Taiwan. Chelonian Conservation and Biology 8:11-18.
16. Chen T-H, Lue K-Y (2009) Changes in the population structure and diet of the Chinese stripe-necked turtle (Mauremys sinensis) inhabiting a disturbed river in northern Taiwan. Zoological Studies 48:95-105.
17. Chen T-H, Lue, K.-Y. (2008) Thermal preference of the yellow-margined box turtle (Cuora flavomarginata) (Testudines: Geoemydidae) inhabiting a mesic lowland forest, northern Taiwan. Amphibia-Reptilia 29:513-522.
18. Chen T-H, Lue K-Y (2008) Home ranges and movements of the Chinese stripe-necked turtle (Ocadia sinensis) in the Keelung River, northern Taiwan. Amphibia-Reptilia 29:383-392.
19. Shi H, Hou M, Pritchard P, Peng J, Fan Z, Yin F, Chen T, Liu H, Wang J, Liu Y (eds) (2008) Identification Manual for Traded Turtles in China. Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, Beijing, 166 pp. (in Chinese)
20. Shi H, Parham JF, Lau M, Chen T-H (2007) Farming endangered turtles to extinction in China. Conservation Biology 21:5-6.
21. Chen T-H (2006) Distribution and status of the introduced red-eared slider (Trachemys scripta elegans) in Taiwan. In: Koike, F., Clout, M.N., Kawamichi M, de Poorter M, Iwatsuki K (eds), Assessment and Control of Biological Invasion Risks. Shoukadoh Book Sellers, Tokyo, Japan and the World Conservation Union (IUCN), Gland, Switzerland. pp.187-196. [free access]
22. Chen T-H, Lue K-Y (2002) Growth patterns of the yellow-margined box turtle (Cuora flavomarginata) in northern Taiwan. Journal of Herpetology 36:201-208.
23. Ades G, Banks CB, Buhlmann KA, Chan B, Chang H-C, Chen T-H, Crow P, Haupt H, Kan R, Lai J-Y, Lau M, Lin H-C, Shi H (2000) Turtle trade in southeastern Asia: regional summary (China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan). Chelonian Research Monographs 2:52-54.
24. Chen T-H, Lin H-C, Chang H-C (2000) Current status and utilization of chelonians in Taiwan. Chelonian Research Monographs 2:45-51.
25. Chen T-H, Lue K-Y (1999) Population characteristics and egg production of the yellow-margined box turtle, Cuora flavomarginata flavomarginata, in northern Taiwan. Herpetologica 55:487-498.
26. Lue K-Y, Chen T-H (1999) Activity, movement patterns, and home range of the yellow-margined box turtle (Cuora flavomarginata) in northern Taiwan. Journal of Herpetology 33:590-600.
27. Chen T-H, Lue K-Y (1999) Food habits of the Chinese stripe-necked turtle, Ocadia sinensis, in the Keelung River, northern Taiwan. Journal of Herpetology 33:463-471.
28. Chen T-H, Lue K-Y (1998) Ecology of the Chinese stripe-necked turtle, Ocadia sinensis (Testudines: Emydidae), in the Keelung River, northern Taiwan. Copeia 1998:944-952.
29. Chen T-H, Lue K-Y (1998) Ecological note on feral populations of Trachemys scripta elegans in northern Taiwan. Chelonian Conservation and Biology 3:87-90.
30. Cheng I-J, Chen T-H (1997) The incidental capture of five species of sea turtles by coastal setnet fisheries in the eastern waters of Taiwan. Biological Conservation 82:235-239.
31. Chen T-H, Cheng I-J (1995) Breeding biology of the green turtle, Chelonia mydas, (Reptilia: Cheloniidae) on Wan-An Island, Peng-Hu Archipelago, Taiwan. I. Nesting ecology. Marine Biology 124:9-15.