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Gabon hinged terrapin

Pelusios gabonensis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Testudines ›Family: Pelomedusidae ›Genus: Pelusios

About

The African forest turtle (Pelusios gabonensis) is a species of turtle in the family Pelomedusidae. It is endemic to Africa, where it can be found in Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Republic of the Congo, Ghana, Tanzania, and Uganda

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gabon hinged terrapin?
The scientific name of Gabon hinged terrapin is Pelusios gabonensis.
What kingdom does Gabon hinged terrapin belong to?
Gabon hinged terrapin belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Gabon hinged terrapin belong to?
Gabon hinged terrapin belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Gabon hinged terrapin belong to?
Gabon hinged terrapin belongs to the class Reptilia.
What order does Gabon hinged terrapin belong to?
Gabon hinged terrapin belongs to the order Testudines.
What family does Gabon hinged terrapin belong to?
Gabon hinged terrapin belongs to the family Pelomedusidae.
What genus does Gabon hinged terrapin belong to?
Gabon hinged terrapin belongs to the genus Pelusios.