Species Detail
Narrow-headed Softshell Turtle
Turtles & Tortoises

Narrow-headed Softshell Turtle

Chitra indica

Habitat

Large, clear rivers.

Range

South Asia

Adult Size

Up to 43 in (Up to 110 cm)

Diet

Carnivorous

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Conservation status:Endangered

Seasonal Feeding Schedule

Feeding guidance aligned to the species' native seasons โ€” origin: Northern Hemisphere.

Months shown for the Northern Hemisphere โ€” matches native range.

Spring
Mar โ€“ May

Active ambush hunting

Summer
Jun โ€“ Aug

High metabolism and feeding

Autumn
Sep โ€“ Nov

Opportunistic predation

Winter
Dec โ€“ Feb

Reduced activity