Distribution and relative abundance of freshwater turtles in Korang River Islamabad-Rawalpindi, Pakistan

Two families, six genera and eight species of fresh water turtles are reported from Pakistan, distributed throughout the Indus river system. The current study investigated the distribution and abundance of fresh water turtle species inhabiting Korang River, Islamabad-Rawalpindi. Three species were r...

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Published inPakistan journal of zoology Vol. 44; no. 3; pp. 889 - 893
Main Authors Mahmood, T. (PMAS Arid Agriculture Univ., Rawalpindi (Pakistan). Dept. of Wildlife Management), Siddiq, M.K. (PMAS Arid Agriculture Univ., Rawalpindi (Pakistan). Dept. of Wildlife Management), Rais, M. (PMAS Arid Agriculture Univ., Rawalpindi (Pakistan). Dept. of Wildlife Management), Nadeem, M.S. (PMAS Arid Agriculture Univ., Rawalpindi (Pakistan). Dept. of Zoology)
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 2012
Subjects
ANIMAL POPULATION
FRESHWATER TORTOISES
PAKISTAN
POPULATION DENSITY
RIVERS
SPECIES
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Summary:Two families, six genera and eight species of fresh water turtles are reported from Pakistan, distributed throughout the Indus river system. The current study investigated the distribution and abundance of fresh water turtle species inhabiting Korang River, Islamabad-Rawalpindi. Three species were recorded in the study area; Indus mud turtle (Lissemys punctata) was found to be the most abundant species contributing up to 56%, the Indian soft shelled turtle (Aspideretes gangeticus) 30%, and the brown river turtle (Kachuga smithii) constituted 8% of total number of turtles recorded (6% turtles unidentified).
Bibliography:M40
CATPAK-81416
ISSN:0030-9923