Genus / Testudines taxon

Indian Softshell Turtles

Nilssonia

Indian Softshell Turtles (Nilssonia) is a genus in the Testudines taxonomy. Its parent taxon is Softshell Turtles Subfamily, and 5 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) > Indian Softshell Turtles (Nilssonia). This path helps place the taxon within its family, genus, or species-level context.

Indian Softshell Turtles plate reference
Plate page 393
Chinese Name
孔雀鳖属
English Name
Indian Softshell Turtles
Scientific Name
Nilssonia
Rank
Genus

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Indian Softshell Turtles currently includes 5 direct child taxa. Open any entry to continue through its lineage and reference material.