Notochelys platynota (Malayan flat-shelled turtle)

Notochelys platynota (Malayan flat-shelled turtle)

Notochelys platynota, commonly known as the Malayan flat-shelled turtle, is a freshwater species native to Southeast Asia. It is recognized for its distinctive flattened carapace and semi-aquatic lifestyle, often found in slow-moving water bodies. Scientific Classification Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: ReptiliaOrder: TestudinesFamily: GeoemydidaeGenus: NotochelysSpecies: Notochelys platynota Common Names Malayan flat-shelled turtleFlat-shelled terrapin Identification Description This species…