Refers specifically to Pelodiscus sinensis, also known as スッポン. In everyday contexts, スッポン is more common; ドロガメ may be used in certain regional or culinary contexts.
See also: すっぽん
mud turtle; musk turtle
Refers to turtles of the family Kinosternidae, especially mud turtles and musk turtles. This is a zoological term; in general conversation, people may simply say ドロガメ for these small, bottom-walking turtles.
The Chinese soft-shelled turtle, also called suppon, is sometimes eaten.
Mud turtles and their relatives are widely distributed in freshwater areas of North America.
Katakana spelling is common for this animal name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare; the word is usually written in kana.
Compound of 泥 (doro, 'mud') and 亀 (kame, 'turtle'). The name likely refers to the turtle's habitat or appearance.