Indian leatherback turtle species profile

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Indian Leatherback Turtle

The Indian Leatherback Turtle is a member of the genus Leatherback Turtle. A relatively rare species, the biggest feature of its carapace is a very obvious black protrusion. It is distributed in areas such as India. It likes to live in areas with moderate temperatures and can enter a hibernating state. It is a relatively fragile water turtle.

Chinese name:Indian leatherback turtle

Latin Name:Kachuga tecta

English name:Indian roofed turtle

Alternate names:Roof turtle, leatherback turtle

Kingdom:Animal kingdom

Phylum:Chordata

Subphylum: Subphylum Vertebrates

Class:Protozoa

Subclass: Anaplas

Order: Turtles

Family: Terrachelidae

Genus: Lepidback

Species:Indian leatherback turtle

Dispersion:Dispersed in northern India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan.

Livelihood customs: Raised by humans, the Indian leatherback turtle likes warmth and is afraid of cold. When the water temperature is around 24°C, the birds can normally enter. The water temperature below 20°C will stop eating; when the water temperature is below 18°C, they will stop eating and move less. As the temperature gradually drops, the turtles will enter the hibernation period. For a long time, turtles are prone to death if the water temperature is below 10℃.

Food habits: In nature, Indian leatherback turtles eat plant stems, leaves and fruits. Under artificial conditions, they only eat bananas and apples.

Characteristics:The Indian leatherback turtle is gentle and kind, timid, and does not actively attack people.

Appearance characteristics:The Indian sawback turtle belongs to the Kachuga genus, and its characteristic is the erect carapace, especially the third The three-section vertebral shield stands uniquely.


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