| Family: |
Trionychidae (softshell turtles) |
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| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish; marine |
| Distribution: |
Mediterranean and Africa. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Mainly found in brackish and freshwater waters, and recently caught in trawl nets at sea (Ref. 130674). Inhabits sandy and muddy substrates (Ref. 130675). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 21 June 2016 (A4bcd) Ref. 123251)
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