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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.
The Indian black turtle (Melanochelys trijuga) or Indian pond terrapin is a species of medium-sized freshwater turtle found in South Asia. Description
The documentary chronicles the life of Indian sea turtle conservationist Satish Bhaskar. Directed by Malaney in her feature debut, “Turtle Walker” explores Bhaskar’s journey along India’s ...
“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.
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.
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.
Indian tent turtle Kachuga tentoria India, Bangladesh; Tricarinate hill turtle Melanochelys tricarinata India, Nepal, Bangladesh; Indian black turtle Melanochelys trijuga India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand; Indian eyed turtle Morenia petersi Eastern India, Bangladesh; Malayan flat-shelled turtle Notochelys platynota