AnAge entry for Melanochelys trijuga

Classification (HAGRID: 03735)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Reptilia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Testudines (Taxon entry)
                Family: Geoemydidae
                    Genus: Melanochelys
Species
Melanochelys trijuga
Common name
Indian black turtle

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
40 years (captivity)
Source
ref. 485
Sample size
Medium
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations
No observations are presently available

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity
Male sexual maturity
Adult weight
760 g

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

Integrated Taxonomic Information System
ITIS 551934
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NCBI Taxonomy
Taxonomy ID 74938
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