Reptile
Euphrates softshell
Rafetus euphraticus · Trionychidae
Best monthsJan · May · Julmost records
Records14in 1 country
Most seen inIraq14 records
Red ListEndangeredIUCN status
About
Euphrates softshell in brief
The euphrates softshell (Rafetus euphraticus) is a reptile of the Trionychidae family — species of reptile.
In Iraq it has 14 published records. It is strongly seasonal: records peak in January, May and July and fall to their lowest in February and March.
Its global conservation status is endangered on the IUCN Red List.
Records by month
All countries combined · the strongest months highlightedJFMAMJJASOND
Where & when
When to look in each country
Iraq14 records · best May, Jan
Map
Where it has been recorded
Density of published records; brighter cells have more records.