Specimen Information

Pelodiscus sinensis
Pelodiscus sinensis
(Chinese softshell)
Reptiles-Turtles
Exotic

Specimen ID115756
GroupReptiles-Turtles
GenusPelodiscus
Speciessinensis
Common NameChinese softshell
StateHI
CountyKauai
Localitya marsh near Kapaa, Kauai
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameKauai
HUC8 Number20070000
HUC10 Number2007000002
Map
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Collection Year1972
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaystocked for food
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:12094
Author:McKeown, S., and R.G. Webb
Date:1982
Title:Softshell turtle in Hawaii.
Journal:Journal of Herpetology
Volume:16
Issue:2
Pages:107-111
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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