Black soft-shell turtle (Aspideretes nigricans)
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Facts – Black soft-shell turtle
| Also known as: | Black softshell turtle |
|---|---|
| Synonyms: | Trionyx nigricans |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Testudines |
| Family | Trionychidae |
| Genus | Aspideretes (1) |
Status – Black soft-shell turtle
Description – Black soft-shell turtle
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References
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IUCN Red List (October, 2009)
http://www.iucnredlist.org -
CITES (October, 2009)
http://www.cites.org
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