Indian Flap Shelled Turtle (Lissemys punctata)

Fresh Water Turtle

This fresh water turtle was dozing in the morning sun and was perhaps startled by the two blue-bodied dragonflies hovering around its head. Or maybe us.

Photo taken at Nakki Lake, Mount Abu, Rajasthan, India.

Camera used: Nikon D5100 DSLR with Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Lens.

March 2013

Update: 6th July 2013

I have tentatively identified this turtle as Indian Flap Shelled Turtle (Lissemys punctate).

Door's open for suggestions though. Thanks.