Red-crowned roof turtle is a freshwater turtle found only in South Asia. The females are notably larger than the males. It is a critically endangered species as fewer than 400 hundred adult females are believed to exist in the wild.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Subphylum |
Vertebrata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Testudines |
| Suborder |
Cryptodira |
| Family |
Geoemydidae |
| Genus |
Batagur |
| Scientific Name |
Batagur kachuga |
| Size |
Can reach 56 cm (22 in) |
| Weight |
Up to 25 kg (55 lb) |
| Color |
Overall color ash; head and neck of the male exhibit bright red, yellow and blue coloration during the breeding season |
| Distribution |
South Asia |
| Habitat |
Deep flowing rivers with terrestrial sites for nesting |
| Diet |
Water plants |
| Predators |
Hatchlings fall prey to jackals |
| Breeding Season |
March- April |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size |
11 to 30 eggs |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Critically Endangered |
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