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Indian flapshell turtle

Lissemys punctata

Notes:

Indian flapshell turtle (Lissemys punctata) is a fresh water species of turtle found in South Asia. The “Flap-shelled” name stems from the presence of femoral flaps that are located on the plastron. These flaps of skin serve the purpose of covering the limbs when they retract into the shell. It is unclear what protection the flaps offer against predators. They are widespread and common in the South Asian provinces. - Wikipedia.

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ChimeTsetan
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ChimeTsetan

Hubballi, Goa, India

Spotted on Sep 28, 2011
Submitted on Sep 28, 2011

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