Wildlifeof Malaysia
Southern New Guinea Giant Softshell Turtle
Tortoises & Freshwater Turtles
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Pelochelys bibroni
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Range
Endemic to the lowlands of southern New Guinea
The southern New Guinea giant softshell turtle is a species of softshell turtle in the family Trionychidae, endemic to the lowlands of southern New Guinea, with occasional vagrants sighted off northern Australia. Its Malaysian listing should be checked, since the account used here places the species in New Guinea (Wikipedia, general species account).
Quick answers
- Where is the Southern New Guinea Giant Softshell Turtle found?
- Endemic to the lowlands of southern New Guinea