Genus
Nilssonia
5 species
The list of species of Nilssonia genus
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The list of species of Nilssonia genus
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The black softshell turtle or Bostami turtle (Nilssonia nigricans ), previously placed in genus Aspideretes, is a species of freshwater turtle found in India (Assam and Tripura) and Bangladesh (Chittagong and Sylhet). It was long believed to be...
Indian softshell turtles (Nilssonia gangetica) are one of the largest freshwater turtle species in the world. They have many characteristics pertaining to their aquatic lifestyle. Indian softshell turtles are often maintained in the temple ponds of...
Indian peacock softshell turtle (Nilssonia hurum ) is a species of turtle found in South Asia, and is listed on the IUCN Red List as a vulnerable species.
Leith's softshell turtle (Nilssonia leithii ) is a species of turtle in the family Trionychidae. The species is found in peninsular Indian rivers including the Bhavani, Godavari, and Moyar Rivers. The type locality is Pune in India.
The Burmese peacock softshell turtle (Nilssonia formosa ) is a species of softshell turtle in the Trionychidae family. It is one of five species in the genus Nilssonia.
