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Black softshell turtle

Black softshell turtle
Photo: Rohan Uddin Fahad · CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

The Black softshell turtle (Nilssonia nigricans) is an omnivorous reptile native to Asia.

Scientific name
Nilssonia nigricans
Class
Reptile
Family / order
Testudines
Diet
Omnivore
Habitat
Terrestrial
Found in
Asia
Conservation status
Critically Endangered

What does a Black softshell turtle eat?

The black softshell turtle is an omnivore, eating both plants and animals.

Where do Black softshell turtles live?

Black softshell turtles are found in Asia, in terrestrial habitats.

Is the black softshell turtle endangered?

The black softshell turtle is currently listed as “Critically Endangered” on the IUCN Red List.

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