43 observationsCritically Endangered
Wattle-necked Softshell Turtle
Palea steindachneri
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Testudines ›Family: Trionychidae ›Genus: Palea
About
The wattle-necked softshell turtle (Palea steindachneri ), also commonly known as Steindachner's soft-shelled turtle, is an endangered Asian species of softshell turtle and the only member of the genus Palea. The shell of females of this freshwater turtle reaches up to 44.5 cm (17.5 in) in length, while it reaches up to 36 cm (14 in) in males, which however have a longer tail than the females.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Wattle-necked Softshell Turtle is Palea steindachneri.
- Wattle-necked Softshell Turtle belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Wattle-necked Softshell Turtle belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Wattle-necked Softshell Turtle belongs to the class Reptilia.
- Wattle-necked Softshell Turtle belongs to the order Testudines.
- Wattle-necked Softshell Turtle belongs to the family Trionychidae.
- Wattle-necked Softshell Turtle belongs to the genus Palea.