Morenia
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Morenia is a genus of turtle
in the Geoemydidae
family. Members are found in India
, Bangladesh
and Burma.
It contains only the following two species:
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...
in the Geoemydidae
Geoemydidae
Geoemydidae is the largest and most diverse family in the order Testudines with about 70 species. It includes the Eurasian pond and river turtles and Neotropical wood turtles.-Characteristics:...
family. Members are found in India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
, Bangladesh
Bangladesh
Bangladesh , officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh is a sovereign state located in South Asia. It is bordered by India on all sides except for a small border with Burma to the far southeast and by the Bay of Bengal to the south...
and Burma.
It contains only the following two species:
- Bengal Eyed TerrapinBengal Eyed TerrapinThe Burmese eyed turtle , also known as the Bengal eyed terrapin and Burmese peacock turtle, is a species of turtle in the Geoemydidae family.It is endemic to Burma.-References:...
(Morenia ocellataBengal Eyed TerrapinThe Burmese eyed turtle , also known as the Bengal eyed terrapin and Burmese peacock turtle, is a species of turtle in the Geoemydidae family.It is endemic to Burma.-References:...
) - Indian Eyed Turtle (Morenia petersiMorenia petersiThe Indian Eyed Turtle is a species of turtle found in northeastern India and Bangladesh. Named after German herpetologist Wilhelm Peters .-Description:...
)