Endangered #27 Indian Narrow-headed Softshell Turtle (Endangered species) 2021

The Indian narrow-headed softshell turtle also known as the Small-headed Softshell Turtle is a softshell turtle native to Asia is currently listed as endangered.

Reasons for endangered status - Hunting, habitat loss

Conservation efforts - There populations in protected areas.

Indian Narrow-headed Softshell Turtle Facts - 

Science Name: Chitra indica

Size: 1.14 m 

Weight: 117 kg

Native Locations: India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh

Lifespan 140 years (wild)      70 years (captivity)

Conservation status: Endangered (EN)

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