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One of the 41 turtles and tortoises on WAnimals
Reptiles · Testudines · Trionychidae
Pelodiscus sinensis
At high risk of extinction in the wild over the medium term.
The Chinese softshell turtle is a species of turtle of the family Trionychidae. As in all softshell turtles, the carapace and plastron are covered by leathery skin instead of plates, although the skeleton beneath still gives some protection. The rear of the carapace ends in a soft, rounded flap, and the plastron is greatly reduced. The neck and head are long, and the long, thin snout lets it breathe while lying on the bottom of lakes or rivers.
Weight
1 kg – 4 kg
Size
20 cm – 33 cm
Life expectancy
25 years
Diet
Carnivore
Feeds mainly on other animals.
Activity
Nocturnal
Active mainly at night.
Social structure
Solitary
Lives and hunts alone, joining others only to breed.
Sources consulted: Wikipedia (es): Pelodiscus sinensis
The pins mark the parks where its presence is documented.
Parks and dive sites where this species has been documented — showing 10 of 17.
Other species in the catalogue with the most in common with Chinese Softshell Turtle — same habitat, park, country, tags or family.
The chinese softshell turtle is classified as vulnerable. Organisations such as the IUCN, WWF and the Wildlife Conservation Society work specifically on its conservation and that of its habitat; looking into their programmes is a good starting point if you want to get involved.
It's documented in 8 protected areas — one reason why protecting these places matters for its conservation.
Based on what we already know about chinese softshell turtle.
