Melanochelys trijuga
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Indian black turtle or Indian pond terrapin is a species
of turtle
found in South Asia
.
May have been introduced to the Chagos Archipelago in the Indian Ocean.
Races:
Species
In biology, a species is one of the basic units of biological classification and a taxonomic rank. A species is often defined as a group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring. While in many cases this definition is adequate, more precise or differing measures are...
of turtle
Turtle
Turtles are reptiles of the order Testudines , characterised by a special bony or cartilaginous shell developed from their ribs that acts as a shield...
found in South Asia
South Asia
South Asia, also known as Southern Asia, is the southern region of the Asian continent, which comprises the sub-Himalayan countries and, for some authorities , also includes the adjoining countries to the west and the east...
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Distribution
N Bangladesh, C Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Chagos Islands and Nepal.May have been introduced to the Chagos Archipelago in the Indian Ocean.
Races:
- trijuga: India
- coronata: India
- indopeninsularis: Bangladesh, India, Nepal
- parkeri: Sri Lanka
- thermalis: India, Maldives, Sri Lanka