About Trionyx triunguis (Forskål, 1775)
Nomenclature and Taxonomy
Trionyx triunguis (Forskål, 1775) is a very large species of softshell turtle.
Size and Weight
Most individuals measure between 85 and 94 cm in length and weigh around 40 kg, while there is an unconfirmed report of a maximum size of 120 cm.
Diet and Feeding
This species is omnivorous; its diet includes small fish, frogs, tadpoles, and crustaceans, as well as floating palm seeds, fallen leaves, and some types of aquatic vegetation.
