Batagur (genus)
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Batagur is a genus of turtles. With a recent merger with members from two other genera, this genus now has six described species.
Species
- Batagur affinis
- Batagur baskaBatagur baskaThe northern river terrapin , also called giant river turtle or mangrove terrapin is a species of riverine turtle. It is one of the most critically endangered turtle species according to a 2003 assessment by the IUCN...
- Batagur borneoensis formerly in Callagur
- Batagur dhongoka formerly in KachugaKachugaKachuga is a defunct genus of turtles comprising the roofed turtles of South Asia. They are found in major south Asian rivers, including the Ganges, Indus and Barhamaputra rivers and their tributaries...
- Batagur kachuga formerly in KachugaKachugaKachuga is a defunct genus of turtles comprising the roofed turtles of South Asia. They are found in major south Asian rivers, including the Ganges, Indus and Barhamaputra rivers and their tributaries...
- Batagur trivittata