Softshell Turtles (Trionychidae)
The bony scutes found in hardshell turtles are missing in these softshelled cousins. The carapace is leathery while the plastron is much reduced. Our one species, the eastern spiny softshell is primarily aquatic. Their long tubular snouts act like snorkels, allowing the animals to remain submerged but still breathe.
 | Photo courtesy of Linh Phu Former Name: Eastern Spiny Softshell |
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