Indian Roofed Turtle Maximum Age

It is found in the major rivers of south asia it is a common pet in the indian subcontinent.

Indian roofed turtle maximum age. Indian roofed turtles often have green shells red or orange plastrons underbelly that connects to shell and black and yellow striped heads. For instance if the turtle had 14 rings you can guess that the turtle is 7 years old as every 2 rings may represent a year. Indian roofed turtle synonyms kachuga tecta emys tecta emys trigibbosa pangshura dura pangshura ventricosa emys tectum lifespan ageing and relevant traits maximum longevity 11 years captivity source ref. After counting the rings take a guess at the turtle s age.

451 sample size small data quality acceptable observations no observations are presently available life history traits averages. Males are smaller than females. 10 15 years. There are reports of clutches with a maximum of 15 ovoid 50 51 x 20 21 mm white eggs that tend to become bluish at hatching time.

It can be distinguished by the distinct roof at the topmost part of the shell. A turtle will have rings whether in captivity or the wild. After 15 years of age it s very difficult to tell the age as the rings get closer and closer together. 35 45 x 21 29 mm eggs.

Larger indian roofed turtles measure up to 25 cm.