Indian softshell turtle
Nilssonia gangetica
The Indian softshell turtle , or Ganges softshell turtle is a species of softshell turtle found in South Asia in rivers such as the Ganges, Indus and Mahanadi. This vulnerable turtle reaches a carapace length of up to 94 cm . It feeds mostly on fish, amphibians, carrion and other animal matter, but also takes aquatic plants.