Asian narrow-headed softshell turtle

The Asian narrow-headed softshell turtle (Chitra chitra) is a large species of softshell turtle in the family Trionychidae. The species is endemic to Southeast Asia. There are two recognized subspecies.

Chitra chitra inhabits freshwater rivers and their tributaries.

Chitra chitra is found in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.

Chitra chitra is oviparous. Females reach sexually maturity at 15 years. Nutaphand (1986) reported that a large female laid over 100 eggs.

Chitra chitra can reach a straight carapace length of 4.9 ft (1.5 m).

Chitra chitra is also known commonly as Nutaphand's narrowhead softshell. It is a name given in honor of Wirot Nutaphand, a Thai herpetologist who did taxonomy.