Malay Peninsula, Sumatra and Borneo In and near large bodies of
fresh or possibly slightly brackish water Adults grow 28-32
inches. Carapace is low, smooth, oval and uniformly dark gray,
brown or black. The pale buff colored plastron is long and
narrow and the side margins may be keeled. The head is
relatively large and broad. The snout with a slightly hooked
upper jaw projects a bit. Large scales run in a strip between
the tympanum and eye and there are granular scales on the back
of the uniformly brown-black head. Forelegs also have scales on
the front. Toes are webbed. Males tails are longer and thicker
then females. The young have a white line extending from the
corner of the mouth down the neck. With age the develop white
random, spider-web-like markings on the central scutes.
Behavior: They spend much time basking in the sun near the
waters edge and eat in both water and on land. Reproduction:
This turtle nests in piles of debris. Eggs are brittle and
ellipsoidal, about 80 x 40 mm. Hatchlings are about