Burmese peacock softshell

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Burmese peacock softshell

Nilssonia formosa

About

The Burmese peacock softshell turtle (Nilssonia formosa) is a species of softshell turtle in the Trionychidae family. It is one of five species in the genus Nilssonia.

Distribution

The Burmese peacock softshell is found in Myanmar and possibly Thailand. Also reported to be found in Karbi Anglong district of Assam. Nuclear data analyses of a Nilssonia formosa caught near Shuangbai, Yunnan, China by researchers in 2012 suggests the species crossed the watershed between the Salween and Mekong Rivers.

Location on the map

22.00°N, 96.00°E · Google Maps satellite

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