Norther River Terrapin is a species of riverine turtle found in the rivers that flow in Eastern India, is hunted for its meat and carapace. It is a native of Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia and Malaysia.
It is classified as Critically Endangered* in IUCN( International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources) red list.
It is the world’s second most endangered turtle. Considered Critically Endangered in Bangladesh and India because the subpopulations are all very small and declining. Endangered in peninsular Malaysia and Indonesia; It is Extinct in the Wild in Thailand.
The omnivorous diet of the river terrapin and other terrapin species makes them an essential part of the efficient clean-up systems of aquatic habitats.
The genus Batagur includes six large fresh water turtles, out of which three are found in India. Batagur kachuga (Red-crowned roofed turtle) and Batagur dhongoka (Three-striped roofed turtle) are found in the tributaries of the Ganga, such as Chambal.
Sources-
http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/2614/0
Critically Endangered Animal Species of India, Ministry of Environment and Forests,GoI
Step away from extinction, four endangered species on rescue list
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It is classified as Critically Endangered* in IUCN( International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources) red list.It is the world’s second most endangered turtle. Considered Critically Endangered in Bangladesh and India because the subpopulations are all very small and declining. Endangered in peninsular Malaysia and Indonesia; It is Extinct in the Wild in Thailand.
- Habitat: Freshwater rivers and lakes. Also tidal areas of large river estuaries.
- Threats: Use of flesh for medicinal purposes, demand for eggs, which are considered a delicacy. Illegally exported from Indonesia and traded in substantial numbers in China.
- It is included in the Government of India's Recovery Programme for Critically Endangered Species in 2018.
- It is also protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, India.
- It is also included in the Appendix I of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), making international trade in this species illegal.
- Northern river terrapin is described as the world’s second most endangered turtle after the Yangtze giant Soft Shell Turtle.
The omnivorous diet of the river terrapin and other terrapin species makes them an essential part of the efficient clean-up systems of aquatic habitats.
The genus Batagur includes six large fresh water turtles, out of which three are found in India. Batagur kachuga (Red-crowned roofed turtle) and Batagur dhongoka (Three-striped roofed turtle) are found in the tributaries of the Ganga, such as Chambal.
Sources-
http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/2614/0
Critically Endangered Animal Species of India, Ministry of Environment and Forests,GoI
Step away from extinction, four endangered species on rescue list
*Disclaimer- all the facts or information is true on date of creation/updating. Please verify with the various sources(by visiting links provided in article).
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