Indian peacock softshell turtle

(Nilssonia hurum)

Description

Indian peacock softshell turtle (Nilssonia hurum) is a species of turtle found in South Asia,and is listed on the IUCN Red List as a vulnerable species.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Reptilia

Order:Testudines

Family:Trionychidae

Genus:Nilssonia

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