Indian Roofed Turtle Maximum Age

35 45 x 21 29 mm eggs.

Indian roofed turtle maximum age.

It is found in the major rivers of south asia it is a common pet in the indian subcontinent. Males are smaller than females. 451 sample size small data quality acceptable observations no observations are presently available life history traits averages. Larger indian roofed turtles measure up to 25 cm.

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. The indian roofed turtle pangshura tecta is a species of turtle in the family geoemydidae. A turtle will have rings whether in captivity or the wild. 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.

It can be distinguished by the distinct roof at the top most part of the shell. After counting the rings take a guess at the turtle s age. It can be distinguished by the distinct roof at the topmost part of the shell. 10 15 years.

After 15 years of age it s very difficult to tell the age as the rings get closer and closer together.