Genus / Testudines taxon
Chinese Softshell Turtles
Pelodiscus
Chinese Softshell Turtles (Pelodiscus) is a genus in the Testudines taxonomy. Its parent taxon is Softshell Turtles Subfamily, and 7 direct child taxa are currently listed here.
Lineage: Turtles and Tortoises (TESTUDINES) > Cryptodira (CRYPTODIRA) > Softshell Turtles (TRIONYCHIA) > Softshell Turtles and Allies (TRIONYCHOIDEA) > Softshell Turtles (TRIONYCHIDAE) > Softshell Turtles Subfamily (TRIONYCHINAE) > Chinese Softshell Turtles (Pelodiscus). This path helps place the taxon within its family, genus, or species-level context.
- Chinese Name
- 中华鳖属
- English Name
- Chinese Softshell Turtles
- Scientific Name
- Pelodiscus
- Rank
- Genus
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Chinese Softshell Turtles currently includes 7 direct child taxa. Open any entry to continue through its lineage and reference material.
Species
Hunan Softshell Turtle
Pelodiscus axenaria
Species
Huangshan Softshell Turtle
Pelodiscus huangshanensis
Species
Northern Chinese Softshell Turtle
Pelodiscus maackii
Species
Lesser Chinese Softshell Turtle
Pelodiscus parviformis
Species
Shipian Softshell Turtle
Pelodiscus shipian
Species
Chinese Softshell Turtle
Pelodiscus sinensis