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The rare Himalayan Tricarinate Hill Turtle was recently sighted in the dense forests of the Udanti-Sitanadi Tiger Reserve. This discovery is significant because the species was traditionally believed to be confined to the sub-Himalayan regions of northeastern India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh. Its presence in central India suggests a wider ecological distribution than previously understood.
About the Species
The Himalayan Tricarinate Hill Turtle (Melanochelys tricarinata), also known as the Three-keeled Land Turtle, is a rare terrestrial turtle belonging to the Geoemydidae family. It is distinguished by three prominent longitudinal ridges (keels) on its highly domed shell. Adults generally measure 16–25 cm in shell length.
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Rare Himalayan Tricarinate Hill Turtle discovered in Udanti-Sitanadi Tiger Reserve. IUCN Endangered species with Schedule I protection in India. Conservation challenges and significance.
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