Wildlifeof China
Pelodiscus parviformis
Tortoises & Freshwater TurtlesPelodiscus parviformis
Basic stats
Range
Guangxi and Hunan, China (endemic)
The lesser Chinese softshell turtle is a softshell turtle endemic to China, with a small range in Guangxi and Hunan provinces. Populations of this species in Vietnam and Hainan are now considered other taxa (The Reptile Database; Wikipedia, general species account).
Quick answers
- Where is the Pelodiscus parviformis found?
- Guangxi and Hunan, China (endemic)