Image: Trionychidae FBNM

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Description: Unidentified member of the Trionychidae family This 1.7 meter (5 foot 6 inch) softshell turtle is one of the largest turtles from Fossil Lake. During the Eocene, trionychid turtles reached maximum size. Today, North America's largest softshell turtles reach 51 cm (20 inches) in length.
Title: Trionychidae FBNM
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Author: NPS
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