Indian Flapshell Turtle
Lissemys punctata
The Indian flapshell turtle inhabits rivers, ponds, marshes, irrigation canals, and seasonally flooded wetlands across South Asia. It forages opportunistically for aquatic plants, snails, insects, fish, carrion, and other small prey. During dry conditions, it can bury itself in mud and remain dormant until water returns.
- Type
- Water
- Conservation status
- VU
Growth chain
- ?
- Indian Flapshell Turtle