Southern river terrapin
Batagur affinis affinisThe northern river turtle is a large turtle with broad webbed feet. The large shell is smooth and in the females the shell and body are olive-grey/brown. The head is gray or white. During the mating season, the males acquire a characteristic pink and jet black coloration.
Vikt: 38 kg
Längd: 62 cm
Längd: 62 cm
The species lays its eggs in sandbanks, which then hatch after 65 days. The eggs are highly sought after for consumption and are seen as a delicacy.
The number of northern river turtles has decreased by 90% in recent 75 years. Today, fewer than 100 individuals are feared to remain in the wild.