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.
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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