The Asiatic softshell turtle or black-rayed softshell turtle (Amyda cartilaginea) is a species of softshell turtle in the Trionychidae family. Despite its name, it is not the only softshell turtle in Asia (most trionychines are Asian).
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Southeast Asian 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
- Dogania subplana
- Pelodiscus maackii
- Lissemys punctata
- Apalone ferox
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Testudines
- Family
- Trionychidae
- Genus
- Amyda
- Species
- Amyda cartilaginea
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