Full Size Indian Roofed Turtle
It can be distinguished by the distinct roof at the top most part of the shell.
Full size indian roofed turtle. It was the type species of its former genus kachuga. It can be distinguished by the distinct roof at the topmost part of the shell. The indian roofed turtle pangshura tecta is a species of turtle in the family geoemydidae. It is found in the major rivers of south asia.
These turtles are small sized. Due to the pink band on the seams of their carapace they are also known as indian pinked ring tent turtle. Buy or sell rv brands coachmen forest river heartland jayco keystone rvs. Males are smaller than females.
The females excavate nests in which they lay clutches of up to thirty eggs. In the breeding season the heads and necks of male turtles exhibit bright red yellow and blue coloration. It is a common pet in the indian subcontinent. Cochin forest cane turtle.
Frequency percentage of total seizures of different indian tft species recorded in. Larger indian roofed turtles measure up to 25 cm. The red crowned roofed turtle or bengal roof turtle is a species of freshwater turtle endemic to south asia. The turtles like to bask in the sun on land.
The male indian tent turtles are brightly colored compared to the females and have longer and thicker tails. Indian roofed turtles often have green shells red or orange plastrons underbelly that connects to shell and black and yellow striped heads. It is found in the major rivers of south asia it is a common pet in the indian subcontinent. The indian roofed turtle pangshura tecta is a species of turtle in the geoemydidae family.