The Malayan softshell
turtle (Dogania subplana) is a species of softshell turtle in the Trionychidae family. It is monotypical of its genus.
Adults may attain a carapace length of 35 cm (13¾ inches). The head is large and muscular. The carapace is flat, and has straight sides. Juveniles are reddish on the sides of the neck, and have a few round black spots (ocelli) on the carapace. These markings become obscure as the turtles age.
This
turtle is a medium to dark brown-green. The nose is long and tapered as with members of the family, Trionychidae. It has eight pairs of pleuralia.
Generally found in small rivers with shade, especially in the woods. These animals are usually nocturnal, during the day a lot more hiding in the mud.