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The black pond turtle (Geoclemys hamiltonii), 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 , [ 4 ] belongs to the monotypic genus Geoclemys .
The Indian flapshell turtle (Lissemys punctata) is a freshwater species of turtle found in South Asia. The "flap-shelled" name stems from the presence of femoral flaps located on the plastron . These flaps of skin cover the limbs when they retract into the shell.
Indian pond terrapin, or Indian black turtle, Melanochelys trijuga, a testudine in the family Geoemydidae found in South Asia. Mexican spotted terrapin or Mexican spotted wood turtle, Rhinoclemmys rubida , a species of testudine in the family Geoemydidae, endemic to Mexico.
“These baby common snappers were recently spotted entering the world,” reads the caption from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife service. “Snapping turtles are typically born between August and October.
The spotted turtle's karyotype consists of 50 chromosomes. [10] Visual differences between male and female turtles develop around the time of sexual maturity. The male spotted turtle has a tan chin, brown eyes, and a long, thick tail. The chin of the female is yellow; she also has orange eyes and a shorter tail than the male.
The Indian black turtle breeds during the wet season, between August and October. During this time the male becomes particularly aggressive and starts chasing the female, biting her on the neck. The male attaches itself to the top of the female during mating.
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3.1.5.5.1 Riopa albopunctata (white-spotted supple skink / വെൺപൊട്ടൻ പാമ്പരണ) ... Melanochelys trijuga (Indian black turtle / ...