Euphrates Softshell Turtle
Rafetus euphraticus
- Endangered
- Card rarity: Epic
- Reptiles
The Euphrates softshell turtle, also known as the Mesopotamian softshell turtle, is a species of softshell turtle in the family Trionychidae. It is found throughout much of the Euphrates–Tigris river basin in Iraq, Syria, Turkey and Khūzestān Province of Iran. Historically it has also been reported from Israel, but this likely involves confusion with the very similar Trionyx triunguis.
Classification
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Testudines
- Family
- Trionychidae
- Genus
- Rafetus