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Turtle Species
West African Black Forest Turtle
Pelusios niger
- Scientific namePelusios niger
- FamilyAfrican side-necked turtles (Pelomedusidae)
- Longest recorded lifespan15 years
- Conservation status (IUCN)NT — Near Threatened
- iNaturalist observations12
About this species
The West African black turtle is a species of turtle in the family Pelomedusidae. It is endemic to Africa, in Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and Nigeria.
Source: Wikipedia「West African black turtle」 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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