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Turtle Species
Black Pond Turtle
Geoclemys hamiltonii
- Scientific nameGeoclemys hamiltonii
- Japanese nameハミルトンガメ
- FamilyAsian pond turtles (Geoemydidae)
- Max carapace length41 cm
- Longest recorded lifespan19 years
- LifestyleAquatic & terrestrial
- Conservation status (IUCN)EN — Endangered
- iNaturalist observations120
About this species
The black pond turtle, also known commonly as the spotted pond turtle and the Indian spotted turtle, is a species of freshwater turtle in the family Geoemydidae. The species, which is endemic to South Asia, belongs to the monotypic genus Geoclemys.
Source: Wikipedia「Black pond turtle」 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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