Trionychidae (softshell turtles) |
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benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish; marine |
Mediterranean and Africa. |
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Mainly found in brackish and freshwater waters, and recently caught in trawl nets at sea (Ref. 130674). Inhabits sandy and muddy substrates (Ref. 130675). |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 21 June 2016 (A4bcd) Ref. 123251)
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Known from northern Sinai and Lake Nasser (Ref. 130674). C: Ref. 130674. |
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