Despite its name, the color of its upper shell or carapace can vary from reddish to dark brown and black with yellow streaks running along its length.
The underside or plastron is uniformly brown in color.
The face of this turtle may have yellow or orange marks and spots, with color varying between subspecies.
The size of the species may vary from 38 to 45 cm.
Despite its name, the color of its upper shell or carapace can vary from reddish to dark brown and black with yellow streaks running along its length. The underside or plastron is uniformly brown in color. The face of this turtle may have yellow or orange marks and spots, with color varying between subspecies. The size of the species may vary from 38 to 45 cm.
Indian black turtle