The Indian flapshell turtle (Lissemys punctata) is a freshwater species of turtle found in South Asia. The "flap-shelled" name stems from the presence...
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of Nilssonia gangetica Skull structure of Nilssonia gangetica Indian flapshell turtle Ernst, C.H.; Altenburg, R.G.M.; and Barbour, R.W. (1997). Aspideretes...
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Ganges (category Use Indian English from August 2019)
(Pangshura tentoria), Indian flapshell turtle (Lissemys punctata), Indian narrow-headed softshell turtle (Chitra indica), Indian softshell turtle (Nilssonia gangetica)...
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According to The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules of 2017, the Indian government's definition of wetlands does not include river channels, paddy...
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Lissemys (category Turtle genera)
Lankan flapshell turtle Lissemys punctata (Bonnaterre, 1789) – Indian flapshell turtle Lissemys scutata (W. Peters, 1868) – Burmese flapshell turtle Several...
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Cryptodira (redirect from Hidden-neck turtle)
The Indian flapshell turtle (Lissemys punctata) from the Trionychidae is a highly advanced eucryptodire. Trionychidae (softshell turtles) are found from...
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List of reptiles of Singapore (redirect from Turtles of Singapore)
softshell turtle (Amyda ornata) - introduced Forest softshell turtle (Dogania subplana) - Central Catchment Nature Reserve Indian flapshell turtle (Lissemys...
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White Tiger Safari & Zoo Mukundpur (category Use Indian English from May 2017)
entellus) Crocodile (Crocodylus palustris) Indian Roofed Turtle (Pangshura tecta) Indian Flapshell Turtle (Lissemys punctata) Brook's House Gecko (Hemidactylus...
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List of reptiles of Kaziranga National Park (category Use Indian English from July 2018)
hurum) Indian narrow-headed softshell turtle (Chitra indica) Indian flapshell turtle (Lissemys punctata) Oldham's leaf turtle (Cyclemys oldhami) Indian black...
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gangetica) Indian peacock softshell turtle (Nilssonia hurum) Indian narrow-headed softshell turtle (Chitra indica) Indian flapshell turtle (Lissemys punctata)...
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episode: golden mahseer, Indian narrow-headed softshell turtle, gharial, South Asian river dolphin, Indian flapshell turtle. Featured animals Goonch catfish...
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punctata – commonly known as Indian flapshell turtle Chitra indica – commonly known as Indian narrow-headed softshell turtle Based on surveys done by researchers...
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Cyclanorbinae (redirect from Flapshell turtle)
Cyclanorbinae, also known commonly as the flapshell turtles, is a subfamily of softshell turtles in the family Trionychidae. The subfamily is native to...
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softshell turtle Green iguana Indian chameleon Indian cobra Indian flapshell turtle Indian narrow-headed softshell turtle Indian python Indian tent turtle Indian...
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Journal of Threatened Taxa. 7 (13): 8010–8022 Indian snake checklist Daniel, J. C.(2002). The Book of Indian Reptiles and Amphibians. Bombay Natural History...
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Russell's viperr, elongated tortoise, Indian softshell turtle, Indian black turtle, Indian flapshell turtle, Oriental garden lizard and Oriental rat...
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Reptile (section The position of turtles)
Some turtles, such as the Indian flapshell (Lissemys punctata), have a sheet of muscle that envelops the lungs. When it contracts, the turtle can exhale...
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List of reptiles and amphibians of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands (section Softshell and flapshell turtles)
Krishnamoorthy (eds.), "Herpetofauna of Andaman and Nicobar Islands", Indian Hotspots, Singapore: Springer Singapore, pp. 37–56, doi:10.1007/978-981-10-6983-3_3...
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support average population of jackals and snakes. As of 2015, the Indian flapshell turtle was common in Sindh. The national parks established by the Government...
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snail-eating turtles, Parker's snake-necked turtles, mata mata and pig-nosed turtles. Nearby is the gharial pond. Various turtles like Indian flapshell turtles, Indian...
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Arignar Anna Zoological Park (category Use Indian English from December 2018)
Gharial Green iguana Indian black turtle Indian chameleon Indian cobra Indian flapshell turtle Indian python Indian star tortoise Indian star tortoise King...
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(2003). "Flapshell and Giant Asian Softshell Turtles". Reptilia. 26: 59–64. Webb, Robert G (2002). "Observations on the Giant Softshell Turtle, Pelochelys...
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Fauna of India (redirect from Indian fauna)
sea turtle, and olive ridley sea turtle. Indian softshell turtles and Indian flapshell turtles are found in mangrove vegetation, lagoons, and freshwater...
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a small enclosure, once home to smooth-coated otters, housing Indian flapshell turtles and red-eared sliders, this enclosure also acts as temporary holding...
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National Chambal Sanctuary (category Use Indian English from February 2017)
roof turtle and crowned river turtle. Other reptiles who live here are: Indian flapshell turtle, soft shell turtle, Indian roofed turtle, Indian tent...
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Rough-footed mud turtle (Kinosternon hirtipes) Mexican mud turtle (Kinosternon integrum) Eastern mud turtle (Kinosternon subrubrum) Indian flapshell turtle (Lissemys...
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kingsnake Guatemalan palm viper Hamilton’s pond turtle Humantlan rattlesnake Indian flapshell turtle Jamaican boa King cobra Komodo dragon Mang Mountain...
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Bangladesh Indian flapshell turtle Lissemys punctata Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Myanmar Asian giant softshell turtle Pelochelys cantorii...
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Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary (category Use Indian English from July 2019)
includes Indian softshell turtle, Indian flapshell turtle, Bengal monitor, Indian rock python, red sand boa, Indian krait, Russell's viper, Indian chameleon...
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Madras Crocodile Bank Trust (category Use Indian English from January 2015)
protection and breeding of Indian crocodile species. The Crocodile Bank later developed a captive breeding program for freshwater turtles and tortoises. In the...
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