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Indian Black Turtle

Melanochelys trijuga

Classification

The Indian black turtle (Melanochelys trijuga) or Indian pond terrapin is a species of medium-sized freshwater turtle found in South Asia. Description Their shell is a typically made up of shades of dark brown, green, or grey, not just black. Their heads feature even more variation in color, as different subspecies may have pink or yellow spots.

Distribution

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