Everything you need to know about Assam's threatened turtle
Where are Assam roofed turtles found?
Assam roofed turtle or the Sylhet roofed turtle is found in small numbers in the Brahmaputra river in Assam (Kaziranga and Nameri National Park). Some are found in north Bengal and the Sylhet region in Bangladesh. Adults live in fast flowing streams and rivers meanwhile the younger ones live in shallow waters.
What is the conservation status of the Assam roofed turtle?
The Assam roofed turtle is endangered on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by illegal trafficking for meat and pet markets.
How big are Assam roofed turtles?
Assam roofed turtles grow to a maximum of 20 cm. The females are twice the size of males.
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