Near Threatened #71 Brown Roofed Turtle (Endangered species)

The Brown Roofed Turtle is a species of turtle native to Asia and is listed as near-threatened.

Reasons for near-threatened status - Pet trade, habitat degradation, habitat loss.

Conservation efforts - 

• They live in captivity.

The Brown Roofed Turtle Facts - 

Science Name: Pangshura smithii

Size: 22 cm 

Weight: 919 g

Native Locations: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh 

Lifespan: 13.8 years (captivity)

Conservation status: Near Threatened (NT)

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