Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID279928
GroupReptiles-Turtles
GenusPelodiscus
Speciessinensis
Common NameChinese softshell
StateNY
CountyNew York
Localityponds, Central Park
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower Hudson
HUC8 Number02030101
HUC10 NameSaw Mill River-Hudson River
HUC10 Number0203010104
HUC12 NameEast River-Hudson River
HUC12 Number020301010405
Map
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Collection Year2011
Year AccuracyPublication Year
Potential Pathwayreleased for food
Statusunknown
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
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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