Wildlifeof Thailand
Northern River Terrapin
Geoemydidae
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Basic stats
Diet
Aquatic plants and fruit
Habitat
Tidal rivers and estuaries
Range
South Asia
The northern river terrapin is a large, strongly web-footed turtle adapted to tidal rivers and estuaries. Its smooth shell and powerful limbs support sustained swimming, while the diet is largely plant-based. Adults move between fresh and brackish water and females seek sandy riverbanks for nesting; mature males change colour during breeding (Wikipedia, general species account). It is Nationally Critically Endangered (Thailand Red Data 2025).
Quick answers
- What does the Northern River Terrapin eat?
- Aquatic plants and fruit
- What habitat does the Northern River Terrapin live in?
- Tidal rivers and estuaries
- Where is the Northern River Terrapin found?
- South Asia