Chinese softshell turtle (Pelodiscus sinensis)

Synonyms:	Trionyx sinensis

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Reptilia
Order	Testudines
Family	Trionychidae
Genus	Pelodiscus (1)

Top facts

• Chinese softshell turtles are native to parts of Asia including China, Japan, Taiwan, and Viet Nam, and has been introduced to countries including the USA.
• Wild populations of the Chinese softshell turtle are threatened by exploitation for food, and being caught for captivity.

Classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List (1)

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1. IUCN Red List (March, 2010)
   http://www.iucnredlist.org