Wildlifeof Thailand
Asian Softshell Turtle
Trionychidae
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Amyda ornata
Basic stats
Diet
Fish, amphibians, crustaceans, molluscs and carrion
Habitat
Rivers, lakes, marshes and estuaries
Range
Mainland and Sundaic Southeast Asia
The Asian softshell turtle has a flattened, leathery shell, webbed feet and a tubular snout used for breathing while mostly submerged. Current taxonomy recognizes Amyda ornata separately from other Asian softshell populations. It is an ambush predator and scavenger in slow-moving or still water, burying itself in mud or sand with only the head exposed (Wikipedia, general species account). It is Nationally Least Concern (Thailand Red Data 2025).
Quick answers
- What does the Asian Softshell Turtle eat?
- Fish, amphibians, crustaceans, molluscs and carrion
- What habitat does the Asian Softshell Turtle live in?
- Rivers, lakes, marshes and estuaries
- Where is the Asian Softshell Turtle found?
- Mainland and Sundaic Southeast Asia