Geographical Distribution
The Indian peacock soft-shell turtle is found in Bangladesh, India (specifically in the states of Mizoram, Assam, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal), Nepal, and Pakistan. Its distribution spans the river basins of the Indus, Ganges, Meghna, Brahmaputra, Jamuna, Narmada and Mahanadi.

General Information  
The breeding season for the Indian Peacock Softshell Turtle in India spans from January to March. During this period, females come ashore to lay eggs on sandy or gravelly banks of rivers and ponds. Each clutch typically contains 10 to 20 eggs, which hatch after an incubation period of 65 to 80 days. This species is commonly found in streams, lakes, ponds and large canals, particularly in water bodies with mud or sand bottoms. They prefer shallow, slow-moving, or still waters that are rich in aquatic vegetation. Primarily carnivorous, the Indian peacock softshell turtle feeds on a variety of aquatic animals, including fish, crustaceans, mollusks and insects. They are also opportunistic scavengers, feeding on dead animals and occasionally consuming plant material.

Threats
- Habitat loss due to pollution, sand mining and overfishing.
- Hunting for its meat and calipee.
- Poaching and trading.
- Reduction in fish stock in the rivers.
- Demand for its use in traditional medicines.