The endangered red-crowned roofed turtle or Bengal roof turtle (Batagur kachuga) is named for the distinct "roof" at the topmost part of the shell. The National Chambal Sanctuary portion of the Chambal River is India's only protected riverine habitat and it is believed to be one of the last viable habitats for Red-crowned roofed turtles. Historically, this turtle was found in central Nepal, northeastern India, Bangladesh, and probably Burma, but it has suffered declines in population due to various factors. Currently the International Union for Conservation of Nature rates this turtle as being "critically endangered". Red-crowned roofed turtles spend most of their time in the water. During the day they come out to bask in the sun on rocks, logs, and sandbanks.
