Turtle Species
Senegal Flapshell Turtle
Cyclanorbis senegalensis
- Scientific nameCyclanorbis senegalensis
- FamilySoftshell turtles (Trionychidae)
- Max carapace length35 cm
- Longest recorded lifespan6 years
- DietCarnivorous
- LifestyleAquatic
- Conservation status (IUCN)VU — Vulnerable
- iNaturalist observations64
About this species
The Senegal flapshell turtle is a species of turtle in the subfamily Cyclanorbinae of the family Trionychidae. The species, which is one of two species of softshell turtles in the genus Cyclanorbis, is endemic to Africa.
Source: Wikipedia「Senegal flapshell turtle」 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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