Indian Roofed Turtle Lifespan

It is locally known as the kori kaitta.

Indian roofed turtle lifespan.

It is found in the major rivers of south asia. 451 sample size small data quality acceptable observations no observations are presently available life history traits averages. Indian roofed turtles often have green shells red or orange plastrons underbelly that connects to shell and black and yellow striped heads. 10 15 years.

Indian roofed turtles have an average lifespan of 10 to 15 years. It can be distinguished by the distinct roof at the topmost part of the shell. Carapace elevated tectiform the keel ending in a nodosity on. The indian roofed turtle is a part of the asian river turtle family geoemydidae.

It is most commonly found in southeast asia india bangladesh. 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. Some turtle species can live as long as 30 to 70 years.