crowned river turtle (hardella thurjii) in Thurjii's hardellas inhabit dense tropical forests with ample tree cover and access to water sources.
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hardella thurjiiESA Categories -reptiles

  • National Parks/ Sanctuaries

    -

  • Common Names

    crowned river turtle

  • Regions

    BangladeshIndiaNepal

  • Population

    Approximately 10,000 individuals

  • Habitat

    Thurjii's hardellas inhabit dense tropical forests with ample tree cover and access to water sources.

  • Weight(in lbs) and Life Span

    2, and 5

Regions

Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan

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