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African Softshell Turtle

Trionyx triunguis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Testudines ›Family: Trionychidae ›Genus: Trionyx

About

The African softshell turtle or Nile softshell turtle (Trionyx triunguis) is a large species of turtle from fresh-water and brackish habitats in Africa (larger parts of East, West and Middle Africa) and the Near East (Israel, Lebanon, Syria and Turkey). It is the only extant species from the genus Trionyx, but in the past many other softshell turtles were placed in this genus; they have now been moved to various other genera. Despite the name "African...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of African Softshell Turtle?
The scientific name of African Softshell Turtle is Trionyx triunguis.
What is the conservation status of African Softshell Turtle?
The African Softshell Turtle has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
What kingdom does African Softshell Turtle belong to?
African Softshell Turtle belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does African Softshell Turtle belong to?
African Softshell Turtle belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does African Softshell Turtle belong to?
African Softshell Turtle belongs to the class Reptilia.
What order does African Softshell Turtle belong to?
African Softshell Turtle belongs to the order Testudines.
What family does African Softshell Turtle belong to?
African Softshell Turtle belongs to the family Trionychidae.
What genus does African Softshell Turtle belong to?
African Softshell Turtle belongs to the genus Trionyx.