Asiatic Softshell Turtle
Asiatic softshell turtle is a species of turtle found in Asia. The species can become aggressive if necessary, and is quite solitary except during the breeding season.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Testudines |
| Family | Trionychidae |
| Genus | Amyda |
| Scientific Name | Amyda cartilaginea |
| Other Names | Black-rayed softshell turtle |
| Size | 70 to 80 cm (27.6 to 31.5 in) |
| Weight | 15 kg (33 lbs) to 25 kg (55 lbs) |
| Color | Soft olive to green-brown; underside of the shell is white in males and gray in females |
| Distribution | Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, northeastern India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Laos, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand |
| Habitat | Marshes, swamps, muddy rivers at lower elevations, lakes, ponds, canals, lowland streams |
| Diet | Crabs, fish, worms, insects, eggs, amphibians, crustaceans, berries, nuts, plant seeds |
| Predators | Eggs fall prey to monitor lizards, birds like crows and eagles, snakes, wild pigs while adults are preyed upon by otter and tiger |
| Breeding Season | April to early October |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | 1 to 30 eggs |
| Incubation Period | 4 to 5 months |
| Reproductive Age | Males: 4 to 5 years of age Females: 8 to 10 years of age |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Vulnerable |
Asiatic Softshell Turtle Pictures Gallery
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- Amyda Cartilaginea
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- Asiatic Softshell Turtle
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- Black-rayed Softshell Turtle
