Melanochelys trijuga Schweigger 1812 (Indian black turtle)
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Reptilia - Testudines - Geoemydidae
Belongs to Melanochelys according to P. P. van Dijk et al. 2014
See also Frank and Ramus 1996
Sister taxa: Melanochelys sivalensis, Melanochelys tapani, Melanochelys tricarinata
Ecology: aquatic omnivore
Distribution: found only at Siwalik Hills (Pliocene of Pakistan)
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