Indian roofed turtle

An Asian river turtle with a peculiar shell that sort of looks like a roof

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A palm-sized turtle is common in many south Asia countries, including Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Nepal. The turtle usually spends most of its life swimming in the rivers and lakes, but sometimes it can also be seen basking near the river banks in the sun.

Their diet primarily includes invertebrates such as snails, slugs, shrimp, crabs, worms, etc. Due to its unique look, the species is heavily traded, and its population continuously decreases. The species is currently designated as Vulnerable by the IUCN and needs our immediate attention.

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