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Turtle Species
Brown Roofed Turtle
Pangshura smithii
- Scientific namePangshura smithii
- Japanese nameスミスセタカガメ
- FamilyAsian pond turtles (Geoemydidae)
- Max carapace length22 cm
- Longest recorded lifespan14 years
- LifestyleAquatic
- Conservation status (IUCN)NT — Near Threatened
- iNaturalist observations28
About this species
The brown roofed turtle is a species of turtle in the family Geoemydidae. The species is endemic to South Asia. Two subspecies are recognized.
Source: Wikipedia「Brown roofed turtle」 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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