Indian Narrow-headed Softshell Turtle (Chitra indica)
The Indian Narrow-headed Softshell Turtle (Chitra indica) is a freshwater turtle found in large rivers of South Asia, listed Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
- Common name
- Indian Narrow-headed Softshell Turtle
- Scientific name
- Chitra indica
- Conservation status (IUCN Red List)
- Endangered
- Habitat
- Large rivers of South Asia
A giant softshell with a tiny head and lightning-fast strike. It spends its life buried in river sand.