Melanochelys
Genus of turtles
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Melanochelys is a genus of turtles in the family Geoemydidae. Members are found in India, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal.[1]
| Melanochelys | |
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| Melanochelys trijuga | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Testudines |
| Suborder: | Cryptodira |
| Family: | Geoemydidae |
| Subfamily: | Geoemydinae |
| Genus: | Melanochelys Gray, 1834 |
Species
Melanochelys contains only two species:[1]
- Indian black turtle (Melanochelys trijuga)[1]
- Tricarinate hill turtle (Melanochelys tricarinata)[1]
