Black pond turtle

Native to the Indian subcontinent and named for the dark hue of their shell

Rohit Naniwadekar

These turtles have a black shell that usually fades with age and has yellow or off-white patterns. They are semi-aquatic and are typically found in Pakistan, northern India, Bangladesh, and Nepal’s shallow, still waters. They eat a range of plants and insects and are primarily carnivorous.

Due to their mesmerizing looks, these turtles are often affected by illegal trading, which has affected their numbers negatively over the years. There is also a huge demand for their meat, making matters even worse. Further threats include habitat loss, habitat fragmentation, and water pollution.

Distribution

Country
Population est.
Status
Year
Comments
Bangladesh
2018
India
2018
Nepal
2018
Pakistan
2018

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Terrestrial / Aquatic

Altricial / Precocial

Polygamous / Monogamous

Dimorphic (size) / Monomorphic

Active: Diurnal / Nocturnal

Social behavior: Solitary / Pack / Herd

Diet: Carnivore / Herbivore / Omnivore / Piscivorous / Insectivore

Migratory: Yes / No

Domesticated: Yes / No

Dangerous: Yes / No