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June 18, 2021 By Joy Field Leave a Comment

Indian Star Tortoise (G. elegans)

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Filed Under: Chelonian, Indian Star Tortoise Tagged With: Cites 1, elegans, Geochelone, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Vulnerable (VU)

June 18, 2021 By Joy Field Leave a Comment

Sri Lankan Pond Turtle (M. trijuga coronata)

The Sri Lankan pond turtle is a subspecies of the Indian black turtle and is found in South Asia. This species is a freshwater turtle and is most active during the early mornings and evenings. Most of the day they bask in the sun. The subspecies, Sri Lankan pond turtle, tend to spend more time in … [Read more...] about Sri Lankan Pond Turtle (M. trijuga coronata)

Filed Under: Chelonian, Sri Lankan Pond Turtle Tagged With: Bangladesh, Cites 2, India, Least Concern (LC), Melanochelys, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, trijuga coronata

June 18, 2021 By Joy Field Leave a Comment

Chinese Pond Turtle (M. trijuga coronata)

The Sri Lankan pond turtle is a subspecies of the Indian black turtle and is found in South Asia. This species is a freshwater turtle and is most active during the early mornings and evenings. Most of the day they bask in the sun. The subspecies, Sri Lankan pond turtle, tend to spend more time in … [Read more...] about Chinese Pond Turtle (M. trijuga coronata)

Filed Under: Chelonian, Chinese pond turtle Tagged With: Bangladesh, Cites 2, India, Least Concern (LC), Melanochelys, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, trijuga coronata

June 18, 2021 By Joy Field Leave a Comment

Indian Pond Turtle (M. trijuga)

Indian pond turtle, also known as the Indian black turtle is a medium-sized freshwater turtle found in South Asia. The carapace or upper shell can vary from reddish to dark brown and black with yellow streaks running along its length. The underside or plastron is uniformly brown in color. They … [Read more...] about Indian Pond Turtle (M. trijuga)

Filed Under: Chelonian, Indian Pond Turtle Tagged With: Bangladesh, Cites 2, India, Least Concern (LC), Melanochelys, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, trijuga

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