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Turtle Species
Indian Roofed Turtle
Pangshura tecta
- Scientific namePangshura tecta
- Japanese nameテクタセタカガメ
- FamilyAsian pond turtles (Geoemydidae)
- Max carapace length23 cm
- Longest recorded lifespan11 years
- LifestyleAquatic
- Conservation status (IUCN)VU — Vulnerable
- iNaturalist observations270
About this species
The Indian roofed turtle is a species of turtle in the family Geoemydidae. It can be distinguished by the distinct "roof" at the topmost part of the shell. It is found in the major rivers of South Asia. It is a common pet in the Indian Subcontinent.
Source: Wikipedia「Indian roofed turtle」 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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