Indian pond turtle

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:snake
gptkbp:adaptations webbed feet
spends most time in water
gptkbp:average_temperature tolerant to warm temperatures
gptkbp:behavior diurnal
gptkbp:body_shape flattened body
oval-shaped shell
gptkbp:breathability lungs
gptkbp:breeding_range reaches maturity at 5-7 years
gptkbp:breeding_season monsoon season
gptkbp:climate_adaptation adapted to tropical climates
gptkbp:clutch_size 3-20 eggs
takes about 60-90 days
gptkbp:color dark brown to olive green
varies with age
yellow with dark spots
gptkbp:color_variation depends on habitat
gptkbp:coloration camouflaged for protection
gptkbp:composed_by up to 30 cm
hard shell
moderately thick shell
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat restoration and breeding programs
gptkbp:conservation_status Vulnerable
gptkbp:cultural_significance considered sacred in some cultures
gptkbp:diet omnivorous
insects and small aquatic animals
plants, fruits, and small fish
gptkbp:ecological_role important for aquatic ecosystems
gptkbp:eye_color dark brown
gptkbp:fossil_record fossils found in India
gptkbp:habitat freshwater ponds
gptkbp:habitat_range southern Asia
gptkbp:hatching_time about 3-5 cm
gptkbp:hibernation may hibernate in colder months
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Indian pond turtle
gptkbp:human_interaction often kept as pets.
gptkbp:land_movement can move on land but prefers water
gptkbp:legal_issue protected under wildlife laws in India
gptkbp:lifespan 20-30 years
gptkbp:local_names Kachhua, Kachh, Kachua
gptkbp:migration limited migration
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:India
gptkbp:nest_location near water bodies
gptkbp:nesting digging in sand or soil
gptkbp:population_trend decreasing
gptkbp:predators birds, mammals, and larger reptiles
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Asian_pond_turtle
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_interest studied for ecological impact
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Lissemys_punctata
gptkbp:size 1-2 kg
20-30 cm
gptkbp:skin_color dark brown to greenish
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or in small groups
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships with aquatic plants
gptkbp:tail_length short tail
gptkbp:threats habitat loss, pollution, and poaching
gptkbp:water_requirement freshwater
gptkbp:wildlife found in various zoos for conservation efforts
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Kaziranga_National_Park
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5