AnAge entry for Apalone mutica

Classification (HAGRID: 04206)

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)

Female sexual maturity: 3,285 days
Male sexual maturity: 1,460 days
Adult weight

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

[0528] Partners in Amphibian And Reptile Conservation: Northeast Working Group

External Resources

Integrated Taxonomic Information System: ITIS 208677
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