It is found in the major rivers of south asia.
Indian roofed turtle age.
Indian roofed turtle synonyms kachuga tecta emys tecta emys trigibbosa pangshura dura pangshura ventricosa emys tectum lifespan ageing and relevant traits maximum longevity 11 years captivity source ref.
451 sample size small data quality acceptable observations no observations are presently available life history traits averages.
The red crowned roofed turtle or bengal roof turtle batagur kachuga is a species of freshwater turtle endemic to south asia it was the type species of its former genus kachuga females can grow to a shell length of 56 cm 22 in and weigh 25 kilograms 55 lb but males are considerably smaller.
Carapace elevated tectiform the keel ending in a nodosity on.
It can be distinguished by the distinct roof at the top most part of the shell.
It can be distinguished by the distinct roof at the topmost part of the shell.
The turtles like to bask in the sun on land.
The indian roofed turtle pangshura tecta is a species of turtle in the geoemydidae family.
Indian roofed turtle turtles tortoise breed.
The indian roofed turtle pangshura tecta is a species of turtle in the family geoemydidae.