Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID279925
GroupReptiles-Turtles
GenusPelodiscus
Speciessinensis
Common NameChinese softshell
StateNY
CountyQueens
LocalityWindmill Pond at Alley Pond Environmental Center
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameNorthern Long Island
HUC8 Number02030201
HUC10 NameHempstead Harbor-Manhassett Bay
HUC10 Number0203020101
HUC12 NameAlley Creek-Little Neck Bay
HUC12 Number020302010101
Map
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Collection Day24
Collection Month7
Collection Year2009
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased for food
Statuscollected
Reference 1
Ref. Number:23922
Author:Rahman, S.C., and P.R. Warny
Date:2011
Title:Pelodiscus sinensis (Chinese Softshell Turtle). Extra-limital winter survival.
Journal:Herpetological Review
Volume:42
Issue:2
Pages:267-268
Record TypeLiterature
VerifierBalazs Farkas
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Sizecarapace = 238mm plastron = 172mm weight = 1620g


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