Trionyx ferox

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Taxonomy

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Members of the genus Trionyx

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T. triunguis (African Softshell Turtle)

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Further Reading

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Notes

Contributors

• Brands, S.J. (comp.) 1989-present. The Taxonomicon. Universal Taxonomic Services, Zwaag, The Netherlands. Accessed January 10, 2012.

Identifiers

• Biodiversity Heritage Library NamebankID: 2545865
• Zipcode Zoo Species Identifier: 4010496

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