Chinese Softshell

Pelodiscus sinensis

Chinese Softshell (Pelodiscus sinensis) also commonly known as Chinese Softshell Turtle, is a species of the class Reptilia (Reptiles) in the family Trionychidae (Softshell Turtles) and order Testudines (Turtles).

Classification

Domain: Eukarya
- Kingdom: Animalia
  - Phylum: Chordata
    - Class: Reptilia
      - Order: Testudines
        Family: Trionychidae
        Genus: Pelodiscus
        Species: Pelodiscus sinensis

Species in the Genus of Pelodiscus

Chinese Softshell

Pelodiscus sinensis

Hunan Softshell Turtle

Pelodiscus axenaria

Lesser Chinese Softshell Turtle

Pelodiscus parviformis

Northern Chinese Softshell Turtle

Pelodiscus maackii

External Links

Pelodiscus sinensis – Wikipedia