Indian Flapshell Turtle
Lissemys punctata
Classification
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Testudines
- Family
- Trionychidae
The Indian flapshell turtle (Lissemys punctata) is a freshwater species of turtle found in South Asia. The "flap-shelled" name stems from the presence of femoral flaps located on the plastron. These flaps of skin cover the limbs when they retract into the shell.
Lissemys punctata ou Trionix à clapet est une espèce de tortues aquatique de la famille des Trionychidae. Description La trionix à clapet mesure jusqu'à 27 cm de long. Elle a une carapace aplatie couverte de peau coriace (et non d'écaille de kératine).
Lissemys es un género de tortugas de la familia Trionychidae. Las especies de este género se distribuyen por el sur de Asia. Especies Se reconocen las siguientes tres especies: Lissemys ceylonensis (Gray, 1856) - Sri Lanka.
Distribution
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