Genus / Testudines taxon

Giant Softshell Turtles

Pelochelys

Giant Softshell Turtles (Pelochelys) is a genus in the Testudines taxonomy. Its parent taxon is Softshell Turtles Subfamily, and 3 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) > Giant Softshell Turtles (Pelochelys). This path helps place the taxon within its family, genus, or species-level context.

Plate page 398

Chinese Name: 鼋属
English Name: Giant Softshell Turtles
Scientific Name: Pelochelys
Rank: Genus

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Child taxa

Giant Softshell Turtles currently includes 3 direct child taxa. Open any entry to continue through its lineage and reference material.

Species

Giant Softshell Turtles

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Child taxa

New Guinea Giant Softshell Turtle

Cantor's Giant Softshell Turtle

Northern New Guinea Giant Softshell Turtle