AnAge entry for Apalone mutica

Classification (HAGRID: 03417)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Reptilia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Testudines (Taxon entry)
                Family: Trionychidae
                    Genus: Apalone
Species
Apalone mutica
Common name
Smooth softshell turtle
Synonyms
Trionyx muticus

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
Not yet established
Observations

In captivity animals may live up to 11 years. Still, longevity in the wild should be higher and some animals are estimated to live over 20 years [0528].

Life history traits (averages)

No information is available on life history. Please contact us if you wish to suggest or contribute data.

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

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ITIS 208677
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Taxonomy ID 101490
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