Red-Crowned Roofed Turtle

The Namami Gange Mission has recently marked a historic milestone with the return of the endangered Red-Crowned Roofed Turtle (Batagur kachuga) to the Ganga after three decades. This achievement represents a significant step in biodiversity restoration along India’s most sacred river.

Characteristics

• Red Crowned Roofed Turtle is one of the 24 species endemic to India, is characterised by the bright colours such as red, yellow, white and blue on the faces and necks of the males.
• Medium to large freshwater turtle, with females reaching up to 56 cm in shell length and weighing up to 25 kg; males are about half ....