Pelusios sinuatus
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The serrated hinged terrapin (Pelusios sinuatus) is a species of turtle
in the Pelomedusidae
family.
It is found in southern Africa
in lakes and rivers, and is the largest species in the genus Pelusios
.
Turtle
Turtles are reptiles of the order Testudines , characterised by a special bony or cartilaginous shell developed from their ribs that acts as a shield...
in the Pelomedusidae
Pelomedusidae
Pelomedusidae is a family of freshwater turtles, native to eastern and southern Africa. They range in size from to in shell length, and are generally roundish in shape...
family.
It is found in southern Africa
Africa
Africa is the world's second largest and second most populous continent, after Asia. At about 30.2 million km² including adjacent islands, it covers 6% of the Earth's total surface area and 20.4% of the total land area...
in lakes and rivers, and is the largest species in the genus Pelusios
Pelusios
Pelusios is a genus of African side-necked turtle. Several species have been described and there are probably numerous undescribed species. The taxonomy of the genus is very confused as these species show many local variations...
.