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Soft-shield Euphrates Turtle, by (copyrighted) Mudhafar Salim Soft-shield Euphrates Turtle (Rafetus euphraticus) is common turtle along the Tigris and Euphrates rivers with more concentration in southern Iraq wetlands. It is threatened species due to the lack of freshwater and habitats destruction. Euphrates softshell turtle,Iraq,Mudhafar Salim,Rafetus euphraticus,Soft-shield Euphrates Turtle Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Soft-shield Euphrates Turtle, by (copyrighted) Mudhafar Salim

Soft-shield Euphrates Turtle (Rafetus euphraticus) is common turtle along the Tigris and Euphrates rivers with more concentration in southern Iraq wetlands. It is threatened species due to the lack of freshwater and habitats destruction.

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The Euphrates softshell turtle

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".

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Similar species: Turtles And Tortoises
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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Uploaded Jul 7, 2023. Captured Oct 23, 2019 04:01.
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  • COOLPIX P900
  • f/5.6
  • 10/5000s
  • ISO160
  • 125mm