Trionychidae
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Trionychidae is a taxonomic family which comprises a number of turtle genera commonly known as softshell turtles. It consists of some of the world's largest fresh water turtles. Members of this family occur in Africa, Asia, North America, and the East Indies. They are called softshelled turtles because their carapace lacks any scutes, and is leathery and pliable at the sides. They are often eaten as a delicacy in many parts of East Asia.
[edit] Taxonomy
Family Trionychidae
- Palaeotrionyx (extinct)
- Subfamily Cyclanorbinae
- Genus Cyclanorbis
- Genus Cycloderma
- Genus Lissemys
- Subfamily Trionychinae
- Genus Amyda
- Genus Apalone
- Genus Aspideretes
- Genus Chitra
- Genus Dogania
- Genus Nilssonia
- Genus Palea
- Genus Pelochelys
- Genus Pelodiscus
- Genus Rafetus
- Genus Trionyx
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