Asian giant softshell turtle
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For other species with similar names, see Giant softshell turtle.
The Asian giant softshell turtle (Pelochelys cantorii),[1][2] also known commonly as Cantor's giant softshell turtle[2] and the frog-faced softshell turtle, is a species of freshwater turtle in the family Trionychidae. The species is native to Southeast Asia. The species is critically endangered and in the 20th century has disappeared from much of its former range.
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Testudines |
Suborder: | Cryptodira |
Family: | Trionychidae |
Genus: | Pelochelys |
Species: | P. cantorii |
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Pelochelys cantorii | |
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