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Turtle Species
Ganges Softshell Turtle
Nilssonia gangetica
- Scientific nameNilssonia gangetica
- FamilySoftshell turtles (Trionychidae)
- Max carapace length94 cm
- Longest recorded lifespan14 years
- LifestyleAquatic
- Conservation status (IUCN)EN — Endangered
- iNaturalist observations338
About this species
The Indian softshell turtle, or Ganges softshell turtle, is a species of softshell turtle found in South Asia in rivers such as the Ganges, Indus and Mahanadi. This vulnerable turtle reaches a carapace length of up to 94 cm (37 in). It feeds mostly on fish, amphibians, carrion and other animal matter, but also takes aquatic plants. This turtle is listed in part II of Schedule I of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 and possession of this species is an offence.
Source: Wikipedia「Indian softshell turtle」 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
