Full Size Indian Roofed Turtle

In the breeding season the heads and necks of male turtles exhibit bright red yellow and blue coloration.

Full size indian roofed turtle.

The indian roofed turtle pangshura tecta is a species of turtle in the geoemydidae family. Buy or sell rv brands coachmen forest river heartland jayco keystone rvs. Indian roofed turtles often have green shells red or orange plastrons underbelly that connects to shell and black and yellow striped heads. It was the type species of its former genus kachuga.

It is found in the major rivers of south asia. Due to the pink band on the seams of their carapace they are also known as indian pinked ring tent turtle. The females excavate nests in which they lay clutches of up to thirty eggs. The turtles like to bask in the sun on land.

It can be distinguished by the distinct roof at the topmost part of the shell. Cochin forest cane turtle. The indian roofed turtle pangshura tecta is a species of turtle in the family geoemydidae. Larger indian roofed turtles measure up to 25 cm.

The males averages 3 5 5 while the females are slightly bigger ranging between 5 9. It is found in the major rivers of south asia it is a common pet in the indian subcontinent. Males are smaller than females. It is a common pet in the indian subcontinent.

Frequency percentage of total seizures of different indian tft species recorded in. The red crowned roofed turtle or bengal roof turtle is a species of freshwater turtle endemic to south asia. Females can grow to a shell length of 56 cm and weigh 25 kilograms but males are considerably smaller. The male indian tent turtles are brightly colored compared to the females and have longer and thicker tails.