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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