†Rafetus (Axestemys) nelsoni Cope 1972 (softshell turtle)
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Reptilia - Testudines - Trionychidae
Alternative combination: Byssinus nelsoni
Belongs to Rafetus (Axestemys) according to V. M. Chkhikvadze 2000
Sister taxa: Axestemys byssina, Axestemys byssinus, Axestemys cerevisia, Axestemys erquelinnensis, Axestemys infernalis, Axestemys montinsana, Axestemys quinni, Axestemys splendidus, Axestemys vittata, Rafetus (Axestemys) exquisitus
Ecology: aquatic piscivore-carnivore
Distribution: there are no occurrences of Rafetus (Axestemys) nelsoni in the database
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