This tiny yet tenacious reptile is an adept swimmer, navigating the flowing rivers and tranquil lakes that thread through these nations. Its life is aquatic, but it is not uncommon to spot these turtles indulging in a sunbath on the riverbanks, absorbing vital warmth and UV rays necessary for their health.
The dietary habits of this species are quite specialized; they are predominantly carnivorous, feasting on a variety of invertebrates that they encounter in their freshwater habitats. Their menu includes snails, slugs, shrimp, crabs, and worms. This preference for live prey requires the turtle to have a keen sense of hunting, which it has honed to perfection throughout its evolution.
Despite their adaptability and resilience, these turtles face significant threats from human activities. Their distinctive appearance makes them a target for the illegal wildlife trade, which profoundly impacts their numbers in the wild. The allure of owning such a unique creature or consuming its meat has led to a continuous decrease in its population, pushing the species towards a precarious future.
Distribution
Bangladesh
India
Nepal
PakistanAnything we've missed?
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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
