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2018

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Under which category does the IUCN classify Indian black turtle?
A
Near Threatened species
B
Vulnerable species
C
Critically endangered species
D
Least concern species
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -IUCN Red List: Critically Endangered.

Detailed explanation-2: -The species is classified as least concern by the IUCN.

Detailed explanation-3: -Siebenrockiella crassicollis (commonly known as black marsh turtle, smiling terrapin, and Siamese temple turtle, among others) is a freshwater turtle endemic to Southeast Asia. It is one of two species classified under the genus Siebenrockiella in the family Geoemydidae.

Detailed explanation-4: -The black softshell turtle or Bostami turtle (Nilssonia nigricans), previously placed in genus Aspideretes, is a species of freshwater turtle found in India (Assam and Tripura) and Bangladesh (Chittagong and Sylhet). It was long believed to be inbred individuals of the Indian softshell turtle (A. gangeticus or N.

Detailed explanation-5: -SUMMARY. – The Indian black turtle, Melanochelys trijuga (Family Geoemydidae), is a medium-sized (carapace length to 38.3 cm), mainly still-water species from northern, northeastern, and peninsular India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Nepal, Bangladesh, Thailand, and possibly Pakistan. Six subspecies are currently recognized.

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