Pangshura
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Pangshura is a genus of Geoemydidae turtles found in South Asia
. Three members were formerly in the genus Kachuga
. A fourth member, Pangshura tatrotia, has been described in 2010.
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...
. Three members were formerly in the genus Kachuga
Kachuga
Kachuga is a defunct genus of turtles comprising the roofed turtles of South Asia. They are found in major south Asian rivers, including the Ganges, Indus and Barhamaputra rivers and their tributaries...
. A fourth member, Pangshura tatrotia, has been described in 2010.
Species
There are four described species:- Pangshura smithii - Brown roofed turtle (formerly in Kachuga)
- Pangshura tecta - Indian roofed turtle (formerly in Kachuga)
- Pangshura tentoria - Indian tent turtle (formerly in Kachuga)
- Pangshura tatrotia
- Pangshura sylhetensis - Assam roofed turtle