Indian peacock soft-shell turtle Flashcards
1
Q
what is it?
A
- riverine turtle endemic to India, Nepal, and Bangladesh.
- generally omnivorous (predominantly carnivorous) and nocturnal.
Belongs to the family Trionychidae.
2
Q
What is it’s Conservation Status?
A
Vulnerable on IUCN Redlist.
The species is also listed under Appendix I of CITES.
Protected under the Schedule I of the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act.
3
Q
Where is barak river?
A
- Flows through manipur,nagaland,mizoram,Assam
- National waterway developmental activity has been initiated on Barak river