Turtles and crocodiles of Nepal

Every turtles and crocodiles in the Wildlife of Nepal guide: 18 species, grouped by family or group. Each name opens its page with photos, identification notes, habitat and range.

Crocodiles & False Gharial

• Gharial Gavialis gangeticus
• Mugger Crocodile Crocodylus palustris

Tortoises & Freshwater Turtles

• Assam Leaf Turtle Cyclemys gemeli
• Brahminy River Turtle Hardella thurjii
• Indian Black Turtle Melanochelys trijuga
• Indian Roofed Turtle Pangshura tecta
• Indian Softshell Turtle Nilssonia gangetica
• Tricarinate Hill Turtle Melanochelys tricarinata
• Indian Eyed Turtle Morenia petersi
• Three-striped Roofed Turtle Batagur dhongoka
• Red-crowned Roofed Turtle Batagur kachuga
• Spotted Pond Turtle Geoclemys hamiltonii
• Brown Roofed Turtle Pangshura smithii
• Indian Tent Turtle Pangshura tentoria
• Elongated Tortoise Indotestudo elongata
• Indian Narrow-headed Softshell Turtle Chitra indica
• Indian Flapshell Turtle Lissemys punctata
• Indian Peacock Softshell Turtle Nilssonia hurum

Frequently asked questions

How many turtles and crocodiles are in the Wildlife of Nepal guide?

The guide lists 18 turtles and crocodiles of Nepal, each with its own page covering identification, habitat and range.

Which groups of turtles and crocodiles are covered?

Crocodiles & False Gharial (2), Tortoises & Freshwater Turtles (16).