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Amyda
Genus of turtles From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Amyda is a genus of softshell turtles in the family Trionychidae. It contains two extant species:[2]
- Amyda cartilaginea - Asiatic softshell turtle
- Amyda ornata - Southeast Asian softshell turtle
Both species were formerly considered subspecies of a single species, Amyda cartilaginea, but phylogenetic evidence supports both being distinct from one another. An undescribed species is also known from Borneo.[3]
The fossil taxon †'Amyda' gregaria from the Eocene of Inner Mongolia has been tentatively placed in the genus Trionyx.[4]
When it comes to the eating habits of Amyda, considering its multiple species, they are known for being opportunist omnivores. Their diet consists mainly of plants and fish.[5]
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