 This turtle is average sized, growing to weigh between 15 kg (33 lbs) and 25 kg (55 lbs), with unconfirmed reports claiming that "Amyda cartilaginea" can grow to be as heavy as 105 kg (231 lbs).Its carapace is oval in shape; on adult turtles its color ranges from a soft olive to green-brown.On juveniles, the carapace is dark brown or black, however this color fades with age.