Indian flapshell turtle is a species of freshwater turtle occurring in South Asia. The species derives its name “flapshell” due to the presence of femoral flaps located on the underside of the shell or the plastron. The turtle is omnivorous.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Testudines |
| Suborder |
Cryptodira |
| Family |
Trionychidae |
| Genus |
Lissemys |
| Scientific Name |
Lissemys punctata |
| Size |
24 to 37 cm |
| Color |
Brown to olive brown to sometimes gray body color; lower part lighter compared to upper part and sometimes can be cream, white or yellow; some individuals may possess few yellow dots on the surface of the shell |
| Distribution |
Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Burma |
| Habitat |
Shallow, quiet, often stagnant waters of rivers, marshes, ponds, streams, irrigation canals, tanks, lakes; especially waters with mud or sand bottoms |
| Diet |
Frogs, fishes, snails, shrimp, aquatic vegetation, plant leaves, flowers, fruits, seeds, grasses |
| Breeding Season |
July through November |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size |
2 to 16 eggs |
| Incubation Period |
5 to 8 months |
| Reproductive Age |
2 to 3 years of age |
| Average Lifespan |
20 to 40 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
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Indian Flapshell Turtle
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Indian Flapshell Turtles
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Lissemys Punctata
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Indian Flapshell Turtle Male and Female
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Indian Flapshell Turtle Diet
