Amur Softshell Turtle

The Amur softshell turtle (Pelodiscus maackii), also commonly known as the northern Chinese softshell turtle, is a species of turtle in the family Trionychidae. The species is native to Asia.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Amur Softshell Turtle being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Pelodiscus sinensis
• Trionyx triunguis
• Apalone mutica
• Apalone spinifera
• Amyda cartilaginea
• Nilssonia gangetica

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Reptilia

Order

Testudines

Family

Trionychidae

Genus

Pelodiscus

Species

Pelodiscus maackii

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