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Genus: Pangshura

Pangshura is a genus of small to medium-sized freshwater turtles found mainly in South Asia. These turtles are known for their slightly domed, streamlined shells and often have colorful markings. They usually live in rivers, ponds, and wetlands, where they bask during the day and feed on a mix of plants and small animals.

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  • Pangshura tecta (Indian roofed turtle)

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  • Pangshura sylhetensis (Assam Roofed Turtle)

    Pangshura sylhetensis, also known as the Assam Roofed Turtle, is a rare freshwater species found in parts of Northeast India and Bangladesh. It is small, brightly colored, and critically endangered due to habitat loss and limited distribution. Scientific Classification Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: ReptiliaOrder: TestudinesFamily: GeoemydidaeGenus: PangshuraSpecies: P. sylhetensis Common Names Assam Roofed TurtleSylhet Roofed Turtle…

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    Pangshura smithii, also known as the brown roofed turtle, is a small to medium-sized freshwater turtle found across parts of South Asia. Known for the dome-shaped shell with subtle keels, this turtle lives in rivers and ponds and is often spotted basking near water. Scientific Classification Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: ReptiliaOrder: TestudinesFamily: GeoemydidaeGenus: PangshuraSpecies: Pangshura smithii…