Sri Lankan Flapshell Turtle
Lissemys ceylonensis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassTestudines
- FamilyTrionychidae (Softshell and Flapshell Turtles)
- GenusLissemys (Asian Flapshell Turtles)
- SpeciesLissemys ceylonensis (Sri Lankan Flapshell Turtle)
40 Verified sightings at Wilpattu National Park From 2019 to 2026
54 Verified sightings across all 2 parks From 2019 to 2026
April Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Sri Lankan Flapshell Turtle
Lissemys ceylonensis, commonly known as the Sri Lankan flapshell turtle, is a species of freshwater turtle endemic to Sri Lanka. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Sri Lankan Flapshell Turtle in Wilpattu National Park
LIVEiNaturalistGlobal Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wilpattu National Park | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | |
| 2 | Yala National Park | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Sri Lankan Flapshell Turtle in Wilpattu National Park?
About 60% of wildlife watchers report a Sri Lankan Flapshell Turtle sighting in Wilpattu National Park, based on 40 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Sri Lankan Flapshell Turtle in Wilpattu National Park?
April has the highest sighting rate for Sri Lankan Flapshell Turtle in Wilpattu National Park in our monthly data.