AnAge entry for Pelomedusa subrufa

Classification (HAGRID: 03757)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Reptilia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Testudines (Taxon entry)
                Family: Pelomedusidae
                    Genus: Pelomedusa
Species
Pelomedusa subrufa
Common name
Helmeted turtle
Synonyms
Emys olivacea, Pentonyx capensis, Pentonyx gehafie, Pentonyx americana, Pelomedusa nigra, Pelomedusa gasconi, Pelomedusa galeata disjuncta, Pelomedusa galeata orangensis, Pelomedusa galeata devilliersi, Pelomedusa galeata damarensis, Pelomedusa galeata wettsteini

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
20.1 years (captivity)
Source
ref. 451
Sample size
Medium
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations
No observations are presently available

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity
Male sexual maturity
Adult weight
2,273 g

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

Integrated Taxonomic Information System
ITIS 949512
Animal Diversity Web
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Encyclopaedia of Life
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NCBI Taxonomy
Taxonomy ID 44522
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