Turtle Species
African Dwarf Mud Turtle
Pelusios nanus
- Scientific namePelusios nanus
- FamilyAfrican side-necked turtles (Pelomedusidae)
- Longest recorded lifespan50 years
- LifestyleAquatic
- iNaturalist observations8
About this species
The African dwarf mud turtle is a species of turtle in the family Pelomedusidae. It is endemic to Africa : in Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, and Zambia. These mud turtles are the smallest of all African turtle species, “Nanus” which they are referred to are one of the 3 smallest turtle species in the world. The other two are Stink Pot Musk and Muhlenberg's Bog Turtles. All 3 species barely reach 4 inches as full grown adults. Like many of the world's chelonians, Pelusios castaneus has the potential to live a long life. Reports typically suggest more than 50 years in captivity for this species.
Source: Wikipedia「African dwarf mud turtle」 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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