



Scientific Name
Pelochelys cantorii
IUCN Status
Critically Endangered (CR)
Lifespan
100+ years
Weight
up to 100 kg
Length
up tp 100 cm (shell)
Range
India — southern and eastern coastal regions; Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, , Vietnam, Malaysia, Philippines
Habitat Type
Lowland aquatic habitats, slow-flowing rivers, lakes, estuaries, swamps, coastal brackish water habitats
Did You Know
One of the largest and rarest freshwater turtles in Asia
IUCN Status
Critically Endangered (CR)
Lifespan
100+ years
Weight
up to 100 kg
Length
up tp 100 cm (shell)
Range
India — southern and eastern coastal regions; Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, , Vietnam, Malaysia, Philippines
Habitat Type
Lowland aquatic habitats, slow-flowing rivers, lakes, estuaries, swamps, coastal brackish water habitats
Did You Know
One of the largest and rarest freshwater turtles in Asia