| Melanochelys | |
|---|---|
| Melanochelys trijuga | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Testudines |
| Suborder: | Cryptodira |
| Family: | Geoemydidae |
| Subfamily: | Geoemydinae |
| Genus: | Melanochelys Gray, 1834 |
Melanochelys is a genus ofturtles in the familyGeoemydidae. Members are found inIndia,Myanmar,Bangladesh,Sri Lanka andNepal.[1]
Melanochelys contains only two species:[1]