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Chinese Softshell Turtle
Pelodiscus sinensis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Testudines ›Family: Trionychidae ›Genus: Pelodiscus
About
The Chinese softshell turtle (Pelodiscus sinensis) is a species of softshell turtle that is endemic to China (Inner Mongolia to Hainan) and Taiwan, with records of escapees—some of which have established introduced populations—in a wide range of other Asian countries, as well as Spain, Brazil and Hawaii.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Chinese Softshell Turtle is Pelodiscus sinensis.
- Chinese Softshell Turtle belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Chinese Softshell Turtle belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Chinese Softshell Turtle belongs to the class Reptilia.
- Chinese Softshell Turtle belongs to the order Testudines.
- Chinese Softshell Turtle belongs to the family Trionychidae.
- Chinese Softshell Turtle belongs to the genus Pelodiscus.