Cantor's Giant Softshell Turtle (Pelochelys cantorii)
The Cantor's Giant Softshell Turtle (Pelochelys cantorii) is a freshwater turtle found in rivers and estuaries of South and Southeast Asia, listed Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
- Common name
- Cantor's Giant Softshell Turtle
- Scientific name
- Pelochelys cantorii
- Conservation status (IUCN Red List)
- Endangered
- Habitat
- Rivers & estuaries of South & Southeast Asia
An ambush specialist that stays buried in sand for 95% of its life, striking with lightning speed.