African leatherback mud turtle (definite introduction)
African leatherback mud turtle The mud-backed turtle is one of the species under the family Side-necked Turtles and the African Side-necked Turtle. It is not easy to distinguish them in appearance. It is all black and gray, and its expression is not beautiful, so it does not easily attract people's attention and interest. Not many people breed African leatherback mud turtles, so they are rarely seen in the market.
Chinese name: African Ridgeback Mud Turtle
English name:African keeled mud turtle
Latin name:Pelusioscarinatus
Geographical distribution:Africa
Growing method:Oviparous, often 1-9 eggs It takes about 65-86 days for an egg to hatch naturally. It can lay eggs 3-4 times a year
Appearance: The carapace is raised, gray and black, with a serrated tail edge; abdomen The armor is goose-yellow, often with black edges; the snout is extended, and there are two short beards on the chin.
Species classification: The genus Zephyrus
The side-necked turtle is in There are relatively many species in Africa, which are not only distributed on the African continent, but also on the island of Madagascar. The common side-necked turtle, which has the largest individual distribution, not only covers almost all the distribution range of the African side-necked turtle, but also crosses the Red Sea to reach The southwest part of the Arabian Peninsula has become the only existing member of the suborder Side-necked Turtle in Asia, and it is also the northernmost existing member of the suborder Side-necked Turtle.
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