Chinese Soft-Shelled Turtle (Pelodiscus sinensis)

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Chinese Soft-Shelled Turtle

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Chinese Soft-Shelled Turtle

Pelodiscus sinensis

Difficulty

Challenging

Min. Tank Size

284 Litres (75 US G.)

Size

20-25 cm (7.9-9.8")

pH

6.5 - 8.0

Temp.

24 -28 °C (75.2-82.4°F)

Water Hardness

5-15 °d

Stocking Ratio

1:1 M:F

Availability

Uncommon

Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

10-20 years





Alternative names[edit]

Chinese Soft-Shelled Turtle, Chinese Softshell Turtle

Synonyms[edit]

Trionyx sinensis

Sexing[edit]

Unknown.

Tank compatibility[edit]

Unknown.

Diet[edit]

Unknown.

Feeding regime[edit]

Unknown.

Environment Specifics[edit]

Unknown.

Behaviour[edit]

Unknown.

Identification[edit]

Large turtle with a flattened, rather leathery shell, a long neck, and a distinctive tubular snout. Juveniles are speckled brownish-green above and orange with distinctive black patches on the underside. As they mature these colours fade and the turtle becomes essentially drab green.

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External links[edit]

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