Wild Soft-Shelled Turtles of Madang

Wild Soft-Shelled Turtles of Madang

　　Soft-shelled turtles, commonly known as "甲鱼 (jiayu)," "水鱼 (shuiyu)," "脚鱼 (jiaoyu)," "圆鱼 (yuanyu)," or "团鱼 (tuanyu)." They hold high economic value, being rich in protein, fat, vitamins, and minerals. Their meat is nutritious and delicious. Moreover, they are a traditional folk remedy used to nourish yin and subdue yang, as well as to soften hardness and disperse nodules. They are used to treat conditions such as fever due to yang deficiency, hepatosplenomegaly, chest and rib pain, amenorrhea and difficult labor, and lymphatic swelling. They are one of the traditional aquatic export commodities that sell well in the international market. (Funing County)