Key Identification Features
- Its carapace has three distinct lengthwise ridges, also called keels, that set it apart from related species.
- A distinct, sharp keel runs down the center of the carapace along its entire length, which gives the species its common name.
- The body and head are typically grey-brown with black spotting, and the head usually has a bulbous shape.
- The carapace of this turtle is domed, with three distinct ridges running along its full length.
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