Indian softshell turtle
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Not to be confused with other species with similar common names at Indian softshell turtle (disambiguation).
The Indian softshell turtle (Nilssonia gangetica), or Ganges softshell turtle is a species of softshell turtle found in South Asia in rivers such as the Ganges, Indus and Mahanadi. This vulnerable turtle reaches a carapace length of up to 94 cm (37 in).[1] It feeds mostly on fish, amphibians, carrion and other animal matter, but also takes aquatic plants.[1] This turtle is listed in part II of Schedule I of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 and possession of this species is an offence.[5]
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Indian softshell turtle | |
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Babai River, Nepal | |
Immature (the dark eyespots on the carapace are indistinct or absent in adults)[1] | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Testudines |
Suborder: | Cryptodira |
Family: | Trionychidae |
Genus: | Nilssonia |
Species: | N. gangetica |
Binomial name | |
Nilssonia gangetica | |
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