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Turtle Species
East African Black Mud Turtle
Pelusios subniger
- Scientific namePelusios subniger
- Japanese nameウスグロハコヨコクビガメ
- FamilyAfrican side-necked turtles (Pelomedusidae)
- Longest recorded lifespan47 years
- DietOmnivorous
- Conservation status (IUCN)LC — Least Concern
- iNaturalist observations60
About this species
The East African black mud turtle, also known as the Pan terrapin, is a species of turtle in the family Pelomedusidae, native to eastern and southeastern Africa.
Source: Wikipedia「East African black mud turtle」 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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