A Study on Chelonian Fauna of River Tungabhadra (Hampi vicinity), Karnataka

A survey conducted from 2013 to 2021 identified four turtle species inhabiting the River Tungabhadra in Hampi, Karnataka: Nilssonia leithii, Chitra indica, Lissemys punctata, and Melanochelys trijuga. Additionally, a tortoise species, Geochelone elegans, was found in the surrounding scrub jungle. The study highlights the chelonian diversity of this UNESCO World Heritage Site while discussing environmental factors affecting these species, potential threats to their survival, and conservation measures required for their protection.

Chandra Mohan, K., Kottur, S., & Murthy, C. (2021). A Study on Chelonian Fauna of River Tungabhadra (Hampi vicinity), Karnataka. Records of the Zoological Survey of India, 55–59. https://doi.org/10.26515/rzsi/v121/i1/2021/154180